The British Council, a global organization that promotes arts, culture, education, and English language, is seeking invigilators for its examination sessions in Jinja, Uganda. As an invigilator, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing examination invigilation services to support the secure, consistent, and effective delivery of British Council examinations and assessments. The role involves working directly with the British Council and examination boards to ensure that examinations are conducted in accordance with their procedures and standards.
The invigilator will be required to attend the examination venue at the specified time, complete examination-room preparation activities, and conduct invigilation in accordance with British Council and examination-board procedures. The successful candidate will also be responsible for monitoring candidates during the examination, ensuring compliance with examination conditions and security requirements, and reporting any suspected malpractice or irregularity to the Test Day Supervisor. Additionally, the invigilator will provide support to candidates, including providing clear information about examination procedures and venue arrangements.
The British Council is looking for individuals who can demonstrate understanding of the procedures and standards applicable to each examination assignment. The successful candidate will be required to complete any mandatory examination-related briefing or training before undertaking the assignment. This will include training modules on data protection, safeguarding/child protection, health and safety, equality and diversity, and anti-fraud. The invigilator will also be expected to maintain accurate records of examination activities and provide required documentation to the British Council representative.
The role of the invigilator is crucial in ensuring the integrity and security of the examination process. The successful candidate will be required to follow examination procedures, security controls, and operational instructions provided by the British Council and relevant examination boards. This includes complying with applicable requirements relating to data protection, safeguarding/child protection, health and safety, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and anti-fraud. The invigilator will also be expected to escalate any security, safeguarding, health and safety, or examination integrity concerns identified during an assignment.
The British Council is seeking individuals who can provide high-quality services, including excellent customer service and professional conduct. The successful candidate will be required to support an orderly candidate flow before, during, and after examination sessions, conduct candidate entry and exit procedures, and identity checks and examination-related verification activities as required. The invigilator will also be responsible for responding to routine candidate queries within the scope of the examination procedures.
The invigilator will be required to work flexibly, including providing services at alternative examination venues and/or during weekends, public holidays, or other examination periods. The successful candidate will be expected to coordinate with the designated Test Day Supervisor, examination team, and venue personnel as necessary to deliver the agreed examination services. The British Council is looking for individuals who can work efficiently and effectively, ensuring that examination sessions are delivered in accordance with the applicable examination standards and procedures.
Interested candidates can apply for the invigilator position by contacting the British Council. The application deadline is 2 November. The British Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from qualified individuals. The successful candidate will be required to undergo training and demonstrate understanding of the procedures and standards applicable to each examination assignment.
Key points
- The British Council is seeking invigilators to oversee examinations in Jinja, Uganda.
- The successful candidate will be required to ensure the secure and effective delivery of examinations.
- The application deadline for the invigilator position is 2 November.
