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Job Description
POST:
Casual Reader/ Scribe for Exam and Assessment Candidates
RESPONSIBLE TO:
The Principal, under the day-to-day leadership and management of
the Exams Officer
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Reading and/ scribing for students with an appropriate access
arrangement in examinations and assessments
SALARY:
£7.85 per hour
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Exams Officer, Invigilators, Candidates
LOCATION:
Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill
HOURS:
Variable between 08:00 and 15:30
JOB PURPOSE:
Under the management and guidance of the Exams Officer, to read and/or scribe during
examinations or controlled assessments for pupils with access arrangements in accordance the
Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) Regulations
Duties of a Reader
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A reader must read the exam paper or assessment materials accurately to the candidate
A reader may only read the instructions of a the question paper(s) and questions but must
not explain or clarify questions
A reader may repeat the instructions of the question paper or questions but only if the
candidate requests the reader to do so
Where an examination paper is testing reading (e.g. in English) only the instructions must
be read not individual questions or text
A reader must abide by JCQ regulations as failure to do so could lead to the disqualification
of a candidate
A reader must not advise the candidate regarding which questions to do, when to move on
to the next question, nor the order in which questions should be answered
A reader must not decode any symbols and unit abbreviations
A reader may read back, when requested, what the candidate has written
A reader may, if requested, give the spelling of a word which appears on the paper but
otherwise the spellings must not be given
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Duties of a Scribe
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A scribe must write accurately, and at a reasonable speed, what the exam candidate has
said
A scribe must draw or add to maps, diagrams and graphs strictly in accordance with the
candidate’s instructions, unless the candidate is taking a design paper, in which case a
scribe will only be permitted to assist with the written parts of the paper
A scribe must abide by JCQ regulations as failure to do so could lead to the disqualification
of a candidate
A scribe must write a correction if requested to do so by the candidate
A scribe must immediately refer any problems in communication during the examination to
the invigilator
A scribe must not give factual help to the candidate or indicate when the answer is
complete
A scribe must not advise the candidate on which questions to do, when to move on to the
next question, or on the order in which questions should be answered
A scribe may at the candidate’s request, read back what has been recorded
General Duties
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Attend training sessions as required
Maintain regular contact with the Exams Office regarding availability
Be aware of and comply with the policies relating to child protection, confidentiality and
security.
Be aware of the exam board regulations
Be aware of the Academy’s evacuation procedure in the event of an emergency and be
familiar with the emergency procedure for each examination venue.
Oasis Community Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo
appropriate checks.
The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character
of the post or level of responsibility entailed.
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Casual Reader and/or Scribe Person Specification
Our Purpose
Oasis Academies exist to provide a rich and balanced educational environment which caters for
the whole person - academically, vocationally, socially, morally, spiritually, physically, emotionally
and environmentally. Our task is to serve our students as well as to provide a learning hub for the
entire community. In this way we will raise aspirations, unlock potential and work to achieve
excellence through encouraging a ‘can do’ culture which nurtures confident and competent people.
Oasis Community Learning Ethos
Our ethos is an expression of our character - it is a statement of who we are and therefore the lens
through which we assess all we do. Our work is motivated and inspired by the life, message and
example of Christ, which shapes and guides every aspect of each of our schools. This is
foundational to our belief that all people are created and loved by God as equal and unique beings,
and to our commitment to model inclusion and compassion throughout all the aspects of the life
and culture of each Academy community.
For further information, please refer to the Oasis Community Learning Purpose, Ethos and Values
document which accompanies this job description.
Qualifications
Essential
 Level 2 English and Maths
qualification (GCSE A-C or
equivalent)
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Desirable
Previous Reader/Scribe training
Experience
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Experience of working effectively
within a team.
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Reader/scribe experience
Knowledge
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Understand the need to
safeguard young people
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A knowledge of GCSE examination
procedures
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Understand the need for
confidentiality
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Personal
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Enjoy working with candidates
aged 13-16
Approachable
Fluent English and clear diction
Good hearing
Legible handwriting (Scribe)
Reliable
Trustworthy
Approachable
Ability to adhere to rules and
ensure all candidates are treated
equally
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