Exam invigilators are an essential part of the exams process ensuring exams run smootlhy, within the right timeframe, and supervise the students during the exam itself.
A good invigilator requires the following characteristics:
- Professional – representing St George’s and the face of the Exams Office.
- Reliable – singing up for sessions, not dropping out of allocated session and arriving on time.
- Flexible, pro-active with a ‘can do’ attitude to - carry out all duties asked by the Exams Office staff, being responsive and proactive for additional tasks during the exam.
- Vigilant & fair – help provide a distraction free environment for students, monitor according to SGUL regulations.
- Confident - students look to you for guidance/assistance and need to be dealt with in an efficient resolution.
- Effective oral communication skills – able to speak interact with students and read out exam briefings at the start and end of the exam.
- Competent and confident computer user – St George’s exams are all take online so confidence around computers is essential.
- Accuracy and attention to detail – checking student identification, confirming attendance is a vital element which must be completed correctly.
- Confidence in challenging behaviour – invigilators will need to confront student who are not acting in accordance with our code of conduct.
Duties will include the following:
- Preparation of exam room - setting up tables/computers and chairs, and ensuring all required materials are available.
- Verification of student identity - checking student IDs.
- Distribution and collection of exam papers - handing out and collecting exam papers at the beginning and end of the examination.
- Monitoring - circulating the room during the exam to prevent cheating and address any questions or issues that students may have.
- Timekeeping - announcing the start and end of the exam, as well as any time warnings during the exam.
- Handling misconduct - taking appropriate action if cheating or any other form of misconduct is observed.
Apply to be an invigilator
Please email invigilators@sgul.ac.uk to express your interest in being an invigilator at St George’s. You will then be asked to complete an application for detailing your experience, skill set and why you would be a good invigilator. Successful applications will be invited to attend a training session on Invigilation. This training session is part of the recruitment process and must be completed before you start your role as an Invigilator.