Lead Invigilator

ABOUT CATS COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE
CATS College offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world. Students live and work at the custom built Cambridge campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff. We are committed to the safeguarding, health and well-being of our students.

JOB OVERVIEW
Undertaking invigilation for public, University Foundation Programme or internal examinations along with other examination-related duties, under instruction from the Examinations Officer and/or a Senior Invigilator.

REPORTS TO
You will be directly responsible to the Examinations Officer. You will work within the framework set by and under the general direction of the Headteacher.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Collecting examination papers and materials from the Exams Office
• Ensuring that the examination room meets JCQ/ CIE/ Cambridge Assessment requirements
• Preparing the examination room in accordance with the seating plan provided
• Getting candidates into the room in a timely manner
• Ensuring correct identification of all candidates
• Ensuring that candidates are aware that they are under examination conditions
• Opening and distributing papers and other authorised materials
• Ensuring that candidates have the correct papers
• Recording start and finishing times of exams
• Ensuring that the attendance register is accurately completed
• Supervising candidates in a quiet and unobtrusive manner
• Distributing additional paper/equipment as required
• Responding to candidates’ queries in line with JCQ/ CIE/ Cambridge Assessment regulations
• Liaising with invigilators or the Examinations Officer in the event of any problems
• Ensuring that efficient timekeeping is maintained
• Notifying candidates that the examination has finished
• Collecting and collating scripts in candidate number order
• Collecting question papers and other materials for return to the Examinations Office
• Ensuring that examinations conditions are maintained until all candidates have left the room
• Ensuring that scripts are never left unattended and are safely delivered to the Examinations Office
• Participate in arrangements for further training and professional development as a Supervisor/Invigilator, by mutual consent

The above outlines the key tasks and scope of the role. These are not exhaustive and may be adjusted as needed to align with the skill set of the post holder and the evolving needs of the School.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Must have a high standard of spoken English; all communication with candidates in the examination hall is verbal
• Must keep up to date and have good knowledge of the JCQ/ CIE/ Cambridge Assessment guidelines for conducting examinations.
• Must be able to get to the examination halls on time and be punctual and reliable. Repeated lateness or unreliability will not be tolerated.
• Must inform the Examinations officer of any relationships to the candidates and ensure you are not the sole invigilator of an exam in which this candidate is participating.
• We are committed to safeguarding the welfare and development of all young people and all invigilators will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure (formerly the Criminal Records Bureau).
• Are respectful and value students, parents and other customers

BENEFITS
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Car Scheme
• Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
• Free eye tests
• Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group income protection
• GP24: GP Access for all
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service
• Long service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.

Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.

We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.

SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.