Exam policy - Managing invigilators and exam days

8.1 Managing invigilators

External invigilators will be used for exam supervision.
They will be used for all exams.

The recruitment of invigilators is the responsibility of the Qualifications Co-ordinator.

Securing the necessary Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) clearance for new invigilators is the responsibility of the Academy Business Manager.

CRB fees for securing such clearance are paid by the Academy.

Invigilators are timetabled and briefed by the Qualifications Co-ordinator.

Invigilators’ rates of pay are set by the Business Manager.

8.2 Exam days

The Qualifications Co-ordinator will book all exam rooms after liaison with other users and make the question papers, other exam stationery and materials available for the invigilator.

The Academy Estate Team is responsible for setting up the allocated rooms.

The Lead Invigilator or the Qualifications Co-ordinator will start all exams in accordance with JCQ guidelines.

Subject staff may be present at the start of the exam to assist with identification of candidates but must not advise on which questions are to be attempted.

In practical exams subject teachers may be on hand in case of any technical difficulties.

Exam papers must not be read by subject teachers or removed from the exam room before the end of a session. Papers will be distributed to Curriculum Area Leaders 24 hours after the exam session.