Invigilators - Exam Venue Staff (Part Time)

As an Invigilator your main duties will be:

• Ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to successfully complete an exam
• Ensure exam security before, during and after the exam
• Prevent possible candidate malpractice
• Prevent possible administration failures
• Training will be provided and is mandatory to attend, however experience of invigilating examinations or similar activities would be advantageous.
• Invigilators will need excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to understand and apply the British Council’s examination regulations.
• Good working knowledge of written and spoken English is essential.

Approval to act as an Invigilator

• Proposed Invigilators must complete an Invigilator Application Form and supply one original reference from a current or former employer.
• Proposed Invigilators must attend and successfully complete a training workshop led by the IELTS Administrator or an authorised trainer.
• Proposed Invigilators who successfully complete the training workshop must sign the ‘Code of Practice for IELTS Invigilators’ before they can be approved to act as Invigilators.
• Once approved, Invigilators must make themselves available for additional briefing / training as required.

Security and Confidentiality

• Invigilators must observe at all times the strictest security and confidentiality concerning live IELTS test materials.
• Invigilators must comply with all directions concerning appropriate security practices given by the IELTS Administrator or any of the IELTS test partners (British Council, IDP: IA or Cambridge ESOL).
• Invigilators must strictly adhere to all instructions from Test Day Supervisor or Administrator in regards to IAM Program management and usage.
• Invigilators should immediately report any suspected breaches of security concerning the IELTS test to the Test Supervisor, IELTS Administrator and the IELTS test partners, as appropriate.
• Any knowledge gained from invigilating must not be disclosed, discussed, reproduced or used for the purpose of IELTS preparation by Invigilators.
• Invigilators must acknowledge that all information received or viewed that is associated with the test belongs solely to the Test Partners and is confidential to the Test Partners. 
• Invigilators are obliged to maintain this confidentiality for the entire duration of their employment with the test centre, plus two years.

Please apply for Invigilator positions here.