Depute Chief Invigilator

Depute Chief Invigilator is responsible for supporting the Chief Invigilator with the organisation and supervision of invigilation for all external assessments for National Qualifications, in accordance with SQA policy and  procedures.

Outline of duties

• Act as Depute for the Chief Invigilator as directed by the Chief Invigilator
• Attend a training session
• Support the Chief Invigilator in allocating and advising Invigilators of their duties and required dates
• Maintain a records of sessions worked by Invigilators throughout the external assessment period, when necessary
• Supervise Invigilators
• Responsible for ensuring that external assessments, including those for Assessment Arrangements candidates, are conducted in accordance with SQA policy and procedures
• Assist with the submission of candidates’ external assessment material to SQA

In accordance with SQA’s guidelines complete comprehensive reports on any irregularities in conduct of an external assessment, for example:

• Any incident concerning possible malpractice
• Any issue concerning the content of a question paper
• The un-authorised removal of a question paper or examination material from the examination room
• Faulty Question Papers
• Faulty Digital Question Paper discs
• Faulty Audio CDs
• Any instances of sickness, interruptions or disturbances during an assessment