SQA Chief Invigilator

at  Teacheroo

Job Purpose

• The SQA Chief Invigilator (CI) is responsible for the organisation and supervision of invigilation of all external assessments for National Qualifications, in accordance with SQA policy and procedures as detailed in the Invigilator Handbook.
• The activities will be under the direction of staff from SQA. Close liaison will be required with the Head of Centre and/or SQA Co-ordinator/Examinations Officer throughout the external assessment period to ensure the effective management of the external assessments.
• To support internal mock examinations for National Qualifications and any other internal assessments as agreed with the SQA Co-ordinator/Examinations Office

The following provides an overview of the main duties and responsibilities for the post holder but is not exhaustive and can be subject to change:

• Responsible for the secure storage and management of external assessments before and during the examination cycle ensuring compliance with SQA security requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring that external assessments, including those for Assessment Arrangements candidates, are conducted in accordance with SQA policy and procedures.
• Deliver a training session(s) to all Invigilators prior to the examination period.
• Allocate and advise Invigilators of their duties and dates required – updating as required throughout the examination cycle.
• Maintain an accurate record of training attended and sessions worked by all Invigilators throughout the examination period and verify all claims for fees prior to submission to SQA.
• Supervise Invigilators and conduct daily briefings to the Invigilation team prior to the start of each examination session.
• Responsible for the accurate submission of candidates’ external assessment materials to SQA.
• Responsible with the SQA Co-ordinator/Examinations Officer for the invigilators appointed by the school for the running of examinations.
• Take an ethical approach and work proactively to avoid malpractice among students and staff, taking all reasonable steps to prevent the occurrence of any malpractice/maladministration before, during the course of and after examinations have taken place