A Chief Invigilator is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of examinations and invigilation. They will liaise with examination boards, senior staff and invigilators to ensure that all examinations are conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations. The Chief Invigilator will be responsible for managing a team of invigilators and providing support where necessary. They will also be required to deal with any issues that may arise during an examination.

Chief Invigilator Job Responsibilities

  • To monitor and invigilate examinations and assessments to ensure that they are conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations.
  • To liaise with examination boards, assessment bodies and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of examinations and assessments.
  • To provide support and advice to examination candidates, assessors and others involved in the examinations process.
  • To maintain records of examination results and performance data.
  • To investigate breaches of examination rules and regulations, and take appropriate action where necessary.

Objectives

  • To ensure the smooth running of exam sessions and to prevent any cheating or disruption.
  • To liaise with invigilators and other staff to ensure that exams are conducted according to regulations.
  • To oversee the distribution of exam materials and to collect them after the exams have finished.
  • To monitor exam halls during exams, and to deal with any incidents that may occur.
  • To provide support and guidance to invigilators as required.

Chief Invigilator Job Skills & Qualifications Needed

  • A Chief Invigilator is responsible for the administration and supervision of examinations. They must ensure that the examination process is conducted fairly and according to the rules set by the examining body.
  • To be a Chief Invigilator, you will need excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain calm in a potentially stressful environment. You should also have good people skills, as you will be dealing with a large number of people on a daily basis.