How to earn extra money as an Exam Invigilator

Finding multiple income streams has become increasingly important in today’s world. Pursuing a career as an exam invigilator could be the perfect opportunity for you to explore such a career avenue.

Here at Magisters Education, we help ordinary individuals transition into work as an exam invigilator, providing them with a fulfilling career in the education sector and helping them to seek flexible employment opportunities.,

We are passionate about positively contributing to students' educational paths and exams are a crucial part of this progress. Your work as an Exam Invigilator could simply be an amazing way to help you earn extra money, but it may also have a profound impact on the lives of young individuals!

 

What are the key responsibilities of an exam invigilator?

An exam invigilator oversees the administration of exams, making sure that they are undertaken properly and within the time limit provided. Their primary responsibility is to keep an eye on the students and ensure that all exam rules are followed. Here are some of their main responsibilities:

• Preparation and Set-Up: Arrange the desks or seating arrangements in the exam room to create a conducive testing environment.
• Candidate Registration: Verify the identity of each candidate to prevent impersonation by checking IDs and recording attendance.
• Exam Instructions: Provide clear and concise instructions to students before the exam begins.
• Monitoring during the exam: Monitor the student’s ensuring compliance with rules during the exam, looking for any suspicious behaviour, unauthorised materials or attempts of cheating.
• Assistance and Clarification: Answer any questions and provide clarification if they have any uncertainties.
• Time Management: Keep track of time and announcing when students should start and stop on their exam papers.
• Collection of Exam Papers: Collect exam papers and materials from students once the exam is over.
• Emergency Procedures: They should handle various emergency situations such as medical or technical.
• Professionalism and Conduct: Must be respectful, ensuring a comfortable and respectful exam environment for all students.

 

What are the required qualifications for this role?

There are no specific qualifications necessary for this role.

An ideal candidate should, however, be dependable, adaptable, organised, have well spoken and written English. In addition to student supervision, you may occasionally be asked to read aloud or transcribe assignments for students with Special Educational Needs.

 

The following qualities will be considered when searching for a candidate:

• Age and Maturity: Mature individuals often exhibit a greater sense of responsibility and composure.
• Attention to Detail: This is critical as you must follow exam protocols, ensuring that no detail is overlooked. This also comes in handy when maintaining the security and fairness of the examination process.
• Communication Skills: Enables to help address questions or concerns.
• Reliability: Must arrive on time to fulfil their duties and responsibilities.
• Integrity: Must remain unbiased and treat all students equally.
• Background Checks: Depending on the school, background checks may be conducted.
• Flexibility of Work: These positions offer different hours and days, accommodating people who are looking for extra money.

 

Why should you consider yourself as the perfect fit for an exam invigilator?

Flexibility

Flexibility in working hours is a great benefit of working as an Exam Invigilator,, making it an ideal option for individuals in search of part-time or seasonal employment. This flexibility allows us at Magisters Education to cater to individuals with diverse commitments, including students, retirees, and parents, ensuring that they can easily integrate this work into their existing schedules and responsibilities.

Networking

Making connections with teachers, administrators, and students while working in educational environments can be quite beneficial. These relationships may open networking opportunities, which may result in additional educational or professional prospects.

Exam invigilators can work in a range of contexts, such as colleges, universities, or schools. This diversity presents a unique chance to immerse oneself in different educational settings, fostering a broader network and allowing for exploration of various aspects of the educational field.

Skill Development

This requires skills including attention to time management, attention to detail, and the capacity to keep an environment calm and orderly. These abilities may be useful in numerous areas of life and in the future workplace.

Keep in mind that while the role of an exam invigilator may not offer a steady or high salary, it can be a worthwhile extra source of income, particularly if you enjoy working in educational settings and have a flexible schedule.

 

Ready to play a vital role in maintaining exam integrity? Start your application now!

Magisters Education is committed to assisting people at every stage of their career journey, regardless of their previous background and credentials.

If you are interested in delving deeper into the roles we offer, we encourage you to contact one of our team members today. We would be delighted to engage in a personalised one-on-one conversation with you, during which you can explore your future career aspirations and chart the course for your next steps in your professional journey!