Exams Invigilator

Exams Invigilator

Date: ‎13-Dec-‎2022
Location: Riyadh ‎11594, Middle East and North Africa, SA
Ash Shati District, Jeddah, Middle East and North Africa, SA
Dammam ‎32252, Middle East and North Africa, SA
Company: British Council
The British Council is the UK's international organisation for cultural
relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and
understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by
making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with -
changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering
trust.We work with over ‎100 countries across the world in the fields of arts
and culture, English language, education and civil society. Last year we
reached over ‎80 million people directly and ‎791 million people overall
including online, broadcasts and publications. Founded in ‎1934, we are a UK
charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.
Date: ‎12 Decmebr ‎2022
Company : British Council

Contract: Hourly Paid (Non-Permanent Worker)
Location: Only Yanbu, Taif , Tabuk , Makkah , Madinah , Khamis Mushayt,
Jubail, Jazan, Jazan - Abu Areesh, Hail, Hafr Al-Batin, Buraydah, Arar,
AlJouf, Al Hassa, Abha
Start Date: As soon as possible

Role Purpose
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.

Main Accountabilities:
You will be accountable for maintaining the integrity and reputation of the
British Council and the various examination boards by ensuring that tests are
delivered to prescribed standards for customer service, security and
administration. You will also be accountable for promoting a positive image of
the British Council by providing a high standard of customer care on the test
day.

Programme/service support
* Report promptly to test venue at agreed time. In case of any delays or if unable to get to the test venue, inform the appropriate test day or British Council Examinations Services staff in a timely manner.
* Follow all relevant standards & procedures, based on training and reference materials provided by the British Council Examinations Services and the relevant Exam Boards.
* Be familiar with the emergency procedures for the test day venue.
* Invigilate examinations to the standard required by the British Council Examinations Service and the relevant Exams Boards.
* Actively monitor candidates during tests to make sure that there is no violation of test conditions.
* Support the supervisor to ensure that candidates have a positive and consistent test day experience and a positive image of the British Council.
* Ensure all material is accounted for and handed over securely to the supervisor.
* Complete and maintain accurate records of exam assignments. Complete all reports, logs and claims accurately as required by British Council Examinations Services.
* Follow all relevant guidelines and policies in the areas of: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, and Anti-Fraud.
* Report any incidents, emergencies or breaches of security to the appropriate test day supervisor.
* Work with the test day supervisor to promote and ensure the wellbeing of candidates at all time. In case of emergencies, follow correct procedures.
* Additional duties in line with the role may be required.
Customer support
* Enable good customer flow by giving candidates clear direction and answering their enquiries.
* Ensure that candidates follow the agreed exam procedures regarding the location and security of their belongings.
* Conduct candidate entry, exit, identity checks and Test Day Photography procedures according to exam requirements.
* Ensure special arrangements are provided as required

Training and development:
* Attend all briefing and training sessions as requested by the British Council Examinations Services Centre via VSP, LMS portal.
* Complete all mandatory training modules: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, Anti-Fraud, Identity Checks as required.

Other important features or requirements of the job:
* Some invigilators may be required to travel, including overnight stays. The majority will not have this requirement. During the recruitment process you will be asked to indicate your willingness to travel.
* You are required to be very vigilant when observing candidates; to watch and hear what is going on in the exams room.
* Although there may not be a prescribed uniform for your role, while carrying out your duties, you must always be dressed in line with the cultural expectations of the country you are working in and your position in accordance with your role as representing the British Council. However, it is recommended that you wear soft comfortable shoes. Noisy shoes and distracting jewellery are not permitted.

Person Specification:

Language requirements
English language level of CEFR B1 (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
skills) or equivalent

Qualifications
At least ‎2 GCE A Levels & ‎5 GCSEs or equivalent

Role Specific Knowledge & Experience
Customer Service experience of responding to children/ young adults and
parents' needs (as customers) in a professional manner, to a high level of
quality.

British Council Core Skills
Using technology level ‎1: Operates as a basic user of information systems,
digital and office technology. Able to use British Council systems and
software, and the internet, to do the job and manage documents or processes.
Planning and organising level ‎1: Is methodical. Able to plan own work over
short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes. Has a good
attention to detail. Is punctual and reliable.
Communications in Arabic (desirable) and English level ‎1: Communicates clearly
and effectively. Listens to others and expresses self clearly, with
grammatical accuracy and awareness of a diverse audience in speaking and
writing.

British Council Behaviours
Being accountable (Essential):
Giving constructive feedback to others in a way they can understand and
accept.
Working together (Essential):
Works well with others, is approachable and flexible

Closing Date: ‎27 Jan ‎2023
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality Statement
The British Council is committed to a policy of equality and to valuing
diversity and is keen to reflect the diversity of the societies in which we
work at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all
sections of the community. We aim to abide by and promote equality legislation
by following both the letter and the spirit of it to avoid unjustified
discrimination, recognising discrimination as a barrier to equality of
opportunity, inclusion and human rights. All staff worldwide are required to
ensure their behaviour is consistent with our policies.
The British Council has Disability Confident Employer Status. We offer a
guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential
criteria for the role. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any specific
requirements or adjustments needed to enable participation in the recruitment
process.

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and
adults who we work with.

We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to
live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of
abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article ‎19, UNCRC (United
Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) ‎1989.

Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable
groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will
include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record
checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council's
Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

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