Invigilators in Eindhoven

Role Purpose
To ensure that any test administered by the British Council runs smoothly on the test day/s and that all assigned test day duties and standards are met.
 
The British Council provides access to English Language and other UK qualifications through its Examinations Services. The UK qualifications and assessments that we provide have the power to change people’s lives, enabling them to access life, study or work opportunities overseas or in their own countries. As an Invigilator, you will be part of a wider team of exams venue staff expected to support the delivery of a variety of tests in various locations in the Eindhoven area. You will be required to work very closely with British Council Examinations staff and other venue staff to ensure test days run smoothly.  In the Netherlands, we only run Cambridge Assessment English exams directly in the Eindhoven area and you will need to be based within close commuting distance to Eindhoven (less than 30 minutes) to be considered for these roles.  
 
Programme/service support:
•    Report promptly to test venue at agreed time. In case of any delays or if unable to get to the test venue, inform the appropriate test day or British Council Examinations staff in a timely manner.
•    Invigilate examinations to the standard required by the British Council Examinations Service and the relevant Exams Board.
•    Follow all relevant standards & procedures and policies based on training and reference materials provided by British Council Examinations staff and the relevant Exam Board.
•    Actively monitor candidates during tests to make sure that there is no violation of test conditions.
•    Support the supervisor to ensure that candidates have a positive and consistent test day experience with the British Council.
•    Ensure all material is accounted for and handed over securely to the supervisor.
•    Be aware of and follow any emergency procedures for the test day venue to ensure the safety of test takers.
•    Complete and maintain accurate records of exam assignments. Complete all reports, logs and claims accurately, as required.
•    Report any incidents, emergencies or breaches of security to the appropriate test day supervisor.
•    Ad-hoc duties as required, in line with the role. 
Customer support:
•    Enable good customer flow by giving candidates clear direction and answering their enquiries.
•    Ensure that candidates follow the agreed exam procedures regarding the location and security of their belongings.
•    Conduct candidate entry, exit, identity checks and Test Day Photography procedures according to exam requirements.
•    Ensure special arrangements are provided, as required, to support candidates with special needs.
Training and development:
•    Attend all briefing and training sessions as required.
•    Complete all mandatory training modules 
Other important features or requirements of the job:
•    Vigilance is required when observing candidates to support the integrity of the exam and ensure fairness for all candidates.
•    Although there may not be a prescribed uniform for your role, while carrying out your duties, you must always be dressed in line with the cultural expectations of the country you are working in and your position in accordance with your role as a representative of the British Council.  However, it is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes. Noisy or distracting clothing is not permitted.
 
Requirements
•    Applicants must hold the independent right to work legally in the Netherlands for the duration of the contract, visa sponsorship is not offered by the British Council for this role
•    You must live within reasonable commuting distance to Eindhoven due to the early start times (ideally less than 30 minutes)
•    You will be paid as per the terms and conditions of the contract
•    You will be required to work weekends, extended hours in the early morning or late evening, as this is when many examinations take place
•    A criminal record check (VOG local equivalent) will be required

Applications close Sunday, 9 March 2025, 22:59 CET

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