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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 opportunities/challenges for this role
As an Invigilator, you will be part of a wider team of exams venue staff expected to support the delivery of a variety of tests in various locations. You will be required to work very closely with British Council Examinations Services staff, other venue staff and venue service providers to ensure the test days run smoothly.
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.
- 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.
Key Relationships:
- Internal: UAE Exams team members
- External: Exams candidates
Role specific skills
- Customer Service: experience of responding to children/ young adults and parents' needs (as customers) in a professional manner, to a high level of quality. (Essential)
- Awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. (Desirable)
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 organizing 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 English (Arabic is desirable) - 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 values and behaviours
British council values and behaviours are applicable across our organisation, in all roles and at all levels. They are important because they say what we stand for at the British Council and help us to deliver our strategy. We use them to guide our decision making, as well as guiding how we treat one another and the people we work with. These will be assessed in the selection process. Our values are: Open and Committed; Expert and Inclusive; Optimistic and Bold.
The behaviours for each values pair can be found on our Intranet SharePoint site for internal staff and at our Careers portal for external applicants.
Further Information
- Role: Invigilator
- Number of positions: 20
- Department: English and Exams
- Location: UAE
- Language Requirements - English language level of CEFR B1 (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing skills) or equivalent (eg Cambridge English PET, IELTS 5) (Essential)
- Contract type: Non-Permanent Worker
- Contract duration- September 2024 - March 2025
- Working days and hours: (Saturdays and /or Sundays), public holidays, extended hours in the early morning or late evening, as this is when many examinations take place. You must have the flexibility to work beyond the prior agreed work schedule.
- Direct contact or managing staff working with children: Exams Candidate may be under 18 years and selected candidate will undergo appropriate police checks and must obtain three satisfactory references.
- This role is open to candidates who have right to work and live in UAE.
- Closing date: 18 August 2024
Notes
- All applications should be submitted only in English.
- It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment.
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Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
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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