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Complex Arrangements Invigilator

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University of Reading

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Reading

AI generated summary

  • You must ensure reasonable adjustments for students, return exam materials, and may provide support as a scribe, reader, oral language modifier, or prompter as needed.
  • You will invigilate exams, maintain conditions, implement adjustments, return scripts, and provide specialized support such as scribing, reading, rephrasing, or prompting as needed.

Requirements

  • * Ensure the student’s reasonable adjustments are implemented
  • * Ensure exam scripts and materials are returned to the Exams Team after the exam
  • * Additional specialised support (you will be asked if you are willing to cover these roles):
  • * Scribe – writes or types answers exactly as dictated by the student
  • * Reader – reads text aloud as directed by the student
  • * Oral Language Modifier – rephrases question paper wording if requested by the student
  • * Prompter – provides non-academic prompts to the student as requested (e.g. time remaining)

Responsibilities

  • Act as invigilator:
  • Run the exam in the individual room
  • Maintain exam conditions
  • Ensure the student’s reasonable adjustments are implemented
  • Ensure exam scripts and materials are returned to the Exams Team after the exam
  • Additional specialised support (you will be asked if you are willing to cover these roles):
  • Scribe – writes or types answers exactly as dictated by the student
  • Reader – reads text aloud as directed by the student
  • Oral Language Modifier – rephrases question paper wording if requested by the student
  • Prompter – provides non-academic prompts to the student as requested (e.g. time remaining)

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Complex Arrangements Invigilator?

The main responsibilities include running exams in individual rooms, maintaining exam conditions, ensuring that students' reasonable adjustments are implemented, and returning all exam scripts and materials to the Exams Team after the exam. Additional specialized support roles, such as scribe, reader, oral language modifier, and prompter, may also be required.

What are the working hours for this position?

Morning invigilation slots start at 8.25 am, and afternoon slots start at 1.25 pm. Exams can vary in length from 1 to 3 hours, and invigilators may need to work until 6 pm or later, depending on student arrangements.

What is the pay rate for the Complex Arrangements Invigilator role?

The pay rate is £12.48 per hour, plus holiday pay.

How should I apply for this position?

To apply, please complete the provided Microsoft Form.

Can I work in this role if I do not have permission to work in the UK?

Unfortunately, candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route is not possible for this role.

Is experience in special educational needs required for this role?

While experience in special educational needs may be beneficial, it is not explicitly stated as a requirement for the role.

Is there an opportunity for flexible working or part-time arrangements?

Yes, applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Who can I contact for more information about the job?

For further information, you can contact campusjobs@reading.ac.uk.

Does the University of Reading promote diversity and inclusion?

Yes, the University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality.

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University of Reading

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The University of Reading is one of the UK’s leading research intensive universities and ranked in the top 200 universities in the world by QS. We have a proud history. In 2016 we celebrated the 90th anniversary of being granted a Royal Charter. From our appointment of the UK’s first female professor, Edith Morley, to the social reform campaigner Lord Wolfenden being our Vice-Chancellor, we have 100,000 alumni and students at the top of their professions in academia, arts, broadcasting, business, government and sport. We have a global outlook, with 17,000 current students from 150 countries and our state-of-the-art University of Reading Malaysia campus opened in 2015. We offer 250 undergraduate and 150 postgraduate courses, with great research-led teaching, a top-class 24/7 library and 94% of our graduates in work or further study after six months. We have a 89% student satisfaction rate with a top 10-ranked Student’s Union, which runs 150 clubs and societies. We do world-leading research, across the sciences, arts and humanities, including tackling the planet’s biggest challenges – climate change; food security; poor nutrition; and disease. The national Research Excellence Framework 2014 classed 78% of our research was classed as internationally excellent and 27% world-leading – ranking us 19th in the UK for research intensity and 27th for research power. We have invested more than £400m in excellent research, teaching and student facilities in the last decade. We have three UK campuses, including our award-winning 130-hectare main Whiteknights Campus and our London Road campus, home to the Institute of Education and from September 2016, our new School of Architecture. We are home to the triple-accredited Henley Business School – one of the leading business schools in the UK and Europe.