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Exams Invigilators job at British Council | Apply Now

Are you looking for Management Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Exams Invigilators job at British Council

Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 

12 Jul 2024

About the Organisation

The British Council Uganda is part of the global British Council network, an organization dedicated to fostering cultural relations and educational opportunities. It works to build connections, understanding, and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education, and the English language.

The British Council Uganda's commitment to creating opportunities and building connections has a significant impact on the country's educational and cultural landscape, making it a key player in Uganda's development and international engagement.

Job Title

Exams Invigilators job at British Council

Job Description

We are looking for suitably qualified candidates to ensure that any test administered by the British Council runs smoothly on the test day/s and that all assigned test day duties and standards are met. The post holder will be part of Uganda Exams team. The post holder will be part of a wider pool of test day personnel, contracted to support the delivery of a variety of tests on behalf of the British Council across various locations in the country. The post holder will be required to work very closely with a team of other test day personnel and test day service providers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Preparation Before the Exam

  • Room Setup: Ensure the examination room is set up according to the requirements, including arranging desks, chairs, and exam materials.

  • Material Distribution: Distribute exam papers, answer booklets, and other necessary materials to candidates.

  • Attendance Verification: Check candidates' identification and mark attendance.


During the Exam

  • Monitoring: Supervise candidates throughout the examination to prevent cheating and ensure that the exam environment is conducive to concentration.

  • Instructions: Provide clear instructions to candidates regarding exam procedures, time limits, and any specific rules.

  • Timing: Keep track of the time and provide warnings at appropriate intervals (e.g., halfway through, 15 minutes remaining).

  • Assistance: Assist candidates with procedural questions, such as clarifying instructions or providing additional materials, without aiding with the content of the exam.

  • Incident Reporting: Note any irregularities or breaches of exam regulations and report them to the examination coordinator or supervisor.


After the Exam

  • Collection of Materials: Collect all exam papers, answer booklets, and any other materials used during the exam.

  • Checking: Ensure that all collected materials are correctly labeled and accounted for.

  • Room Clearance: Ensure the exam room is left in good order for subsequent use.


General Duties

  • Security: Ensure the security of the examination materials at all times.

  • Confidentiality: Maintain the confidentiality of examination content and candidate information.

  • Compliance: Adhere to all examination policies and procedures set by the educational institution or examination board.

Qualifications and Competencies

  • English language level of B1 (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing skills) or equivalent (e.g. Cambridge English PET, IELTS 5)

  • Diploma or equivalent qualification

  • Customer Service: Experience of responding to children/ young adults and parents' needs (as customers) in a professional manner, to a high level of quality


Desirable Requirements:

  • Previous invigilator experience

  • Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children


Critical Information:

  • Application questions must be completed honestly; if questions are not completed with true valid information, you will be disqualified.

  • Please include your preferred location in your cover letter.

How to Apply

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Are you interested? Click the "APPLY" button below to submit your application.

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