Invigilator/Scribe Casual Worker

MMU is seeking to recruit new Scribes and Invigilators to work at its campus in Manchester.

Please read the below & follow the instructions to apply

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About the Roles:

Invigilator Role

Invigilators assist with the management of examinations and maintain discipline in examinations. You would be assisting with setting up and supervising of examinations and working as part of a team to oversee the day-to-day operation of examination venues.

Scribe Role

A Scribe writes down a student's dictated answers to questions in an examination. Scribes work on a casual basis mainly during January, April, May, June, and August, but also on an ad-hoc basis throughout the year.

About You:

Invigilator Role

• The ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
• Good listening skills
• Clear spoken English
• Good grammar and spelling skills in English

Scribe Role

Applicants need to have a level of education equivalent to a first degree/NVQ Level 4 or substantial relevant experience that demonstrates a high order of literacy, numeracy and analytical skills. Applicants also need to be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
• Good listening skills
• Clear spoken English
• Good grammar and spelling skills in English
• Ability to type accurately at a speed of at least 25 words per minute (if willing to undertake Word processed examinations).
• An understanding of the role of a Scribe

We are looking for reliable candidates who will not change their availability at the last minute.

Applications are particularly sought from people with the following areas of knowledge/skills (Please note these are desirable, not essential skills):

• Science/Maths/Health subjects
• Word processing skills
• Use of Excel spreadsheets

Please see the attached Job Descriptions for both roles for further details on Candidate Requirements and details or these roles.

Successful applicants will join our pool of Scribes/Invigilators.

There is no guarantee of work but, if appointed, we will train you and endeavour to match your dates of availability to our examination sessions.

*Please do not apply for this vacancy via the Manchester Metropolitan University website or intranet - follow the instructions below to apply*

To Apply:

If you would like to apply, please take the time to consider the essential criteria in the job description and complete the webform at: https://mmu.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/invigilator-recruitment-2023.

Those successful at the application stage will be invited to a group informal discussion and a dictation exercise to allow applicants to demonstrate the above-required skills. If successful following the dictation exercise applicants will be invited to a two-hour paid training session.

Interviews will be held from May 2023. They will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis at short notice, so it is in your interest to apply as soon as possible. Further interviews may take place later in 2023.

You can apply to cover both roles or one of the specific roles (i.e. you can apply for the Invigilator role only).

Invigilators = Grade 2, Sp 5 (£11.45 – Hourly rate)