Invigilator

Invigilator

Date: 4 Jul 2024

Location: Bachoura, Middle East and North Africa, LB London, UKM, GB

Company: British Council

The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways - directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each others strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.
Location: Lebanon Contract type: Freelance Contract or Non Permanent Worker Closing date and time: Sunday 14th July 2024 (23:59 BEY Time) Please note that all applications for this post should be submitted in English.
About us: The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with - changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust. We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Last year we reached over 80 million people directly and 791 million people overall including online, broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.
The British Council Lebanon Examinations Services is responsible for managing the delivery and growth of most of the British qualifications delivered in Lebanon. This job sits within the management of the Examinations Services team in Lebanon/MENA. The purpose of this role is to invigilate examinations in a professional manner to British Council and Exams Board standards and regulations.
Main opportunities and Challenges:

• Contribute to exams delivery in Lebanon.
• Ensure full adherence and implementation of exams quality compliance and audit standards in line with British Council and awarding bodies standards and regulations.
• Work a diverse wide group of venue staff members and efficiently manage internal team.

Main duties

• To conduct examinations in accordance with the Board and British Council standards and regulations
• To have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the examination/assessment process

• To assist Test Day Supervisor to manage IELTS test day personnel and examiners on test day to make sure their performance is in line with global standards
• To assist Test Day Supervisor to ensure the smooth delivery and validity of the test
• To ensure all duties are delivered in line with the British Council’s policy on Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is taken into account when planning and delivering activities
• To manage information created and received in compliance with the British Council’s information management standards, policies, the UK data protection principles and local legislation
• Assisting with setting-up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures
• Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues
• Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with strict procedures
• Ensure that candidates behave appropriately during their time in the examination hall
• Ensure that candidates do not have unauthorized materials on their desks.

Customer support

• Maintain British Council Examinations Services standards of customer care on the test day.
• Ensure special arrangements are provided as required.

Managing self & others

• 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 Supervisor or British Council Examinations Services staff in a timely manner.
• Actively monitor candidates during tests to make sure that there is no violation of test conditions.

Training and development:

• Attend all briefing and training sessions as requested by the British Council Examinations Services.
• Complete all mandatory training modules: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, Anti-Fraud, Identity Checks as required.

Other important features or requirements of the job:

• You are required to be very vigilant when observing candidates; to watch and hear what is going on in the exams room.
• 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 representing the British Council. However, it is recommended that you wear soft comfortable shoes. Noisy shoes and distracting jewelry are not permitted.
• This job may involve working with children under 18
• Invigilators are required to confirm their availability in advance of main exam periods
• Invigilators must confirm the confidentiality and security requirements surrounding the invigilation process are known, understood and will be followed at all times
• Criminal record check is required

About You: What we’re looking for is someone with:

• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Good command of written and spoken Arabic
• Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of work experience
• Reliable, flexible and readily available
• Confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in exam rooms
• Work well as part of a team
• Confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in exam rooms

Further details: If you are interested in the post and feel that you are suitable for the role, then we would really like to hear from you. Please apply by Sunday 14th July 2024 (23:59 BEY Time)
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality Statement
The British Council is committed to a policy of equality and to valuing diversity and is keen to reflect the diversity of the societies in which we work at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We aim to abide by and promote equality legislation by following both the letter and the spirit of it to avoid unjustified discrimination, recognising discrimination as a barrier to equality of opportunity, inclusion and human rights. All staff worldwide are required to ensure their behaviour is consistent with our policies.
The British Council has Disability Confident Employer Status. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any specific requirements or adjustments needed to enable participation in the recruitment process.

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.
We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.
Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org