INVIGILATORS
RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Invigilator, your primary role is to perform invigilation duties during the conduct of examinations/tests. You are to ensure the security of the examinations/tests that you are assigned to invigilate and to conduct the examinations/tests according to the rules and regulations as determined by SEAB. The key roles and responsibilities include:
- Attend training sessions before the start of the examinations/tests as required by SEAB.
- Attend briefing sessions prior to the start of each examination/test activity.
- Arrive punctually for the assigned examination/test sessions.
Brief candidates by reading aloud the 'Instructions to Candidates' prior to the start of the examination/test, which include informing candidates on prohibited items and behaviours to observe in the examination/test venues and attendance taking and reporting. - Safeguard the examination/test materials and distribute the correct examination materials to the candidates.
- At the end of the examination/test, collect back all the answer scripts and other examination/test materials, and ensure all examination/test materials are handed safely over to the Chief Presiding Examiner (CPE).
- Supervise candidates before or after the examinations/tests which include, assisting candidates in entering and leaving examination/test venue in a quiet and orderly manner and ensuring no examination/test materials are taken out of the examination/test venue without permission.
- Manage candidates in the examination/test venue to ensure order and safety.
- Undertake any other ad-hoc duties assigned by the CPE/PE/SEAB officers to support the smooth conduct of the examinations/tests.
Period of Engagement*: February 2021 to December 2021
REQUIREMENTS
- Retired/Former Public/Civil Servant or has examination/test invigilation experience.
- A positive individual who possess a high degree of integrity, strong collaborative skills and good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Meticulous, alert and able to carry out instructions.
- Able to manage candidates effectively and with sensitivity.
PRESIDING EXAMINERS
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Presiding Examiner (PE), you will assist the Chief Presiding Examiner (CPE) in planning and managing the end-to-end conduct of the examinations/tests. The key roles and responsibilities include:
- Attend training sessions before the start of the examinations/tests as required by SEAB.
- Attend briefing sessions prior to the start of each examination/test activity.
- Plan and manage examination logistical requirement and arrangement.
- Plan, deploy and manage exam personnel to carry out crowd control, attendance taking, etc.
- Ensure that the examination/test venue set-up is according to the examination/test requirement(s).
- Deploy and brief the invigilators prior to the examinations/tests.
- Guide and supervise invigilators as well as ensure invigilators are vigilant, mobile and attentive when they carry out the invigilation duties.
- Arrive punctually for the assigned examination/test sessions.
- Collect question papers from SEAB together with the CPE on the day of the examination/test and bring it to the assigned examination centre. Safeguard the examination/test materials and distribute it correctly to candidates.
- Manage candidates in the examination/test venue to ensure order and safety.
- Perform invigilation duties when required.
- At the end of the examination/test, collect back all the answer scripts and other examination/test materials, and ensure all examination/test materials are handed safely over to the Chief Presiding Examiner (CPE).
- Return the answer scripts together with CPE from the assigned examination centre to SEAB at the end of the examination/test day.
- Undertake any other ad-hoc duties assigned by the CPE/SEAB Officers to support the smooth conduct of examinations/tests.
Period of Engagement*: February 2021 to December 2021
REQUIREMENTS
- Retired/Former Public/Civil Servant, or has examination/test invigilation experience.
- A positive individual who possess a high degree of integrity.
- Meticulous, alert and able to carry out instructions.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership and collaboration skills.
- Able to effectively manage and guide team of invigilators.
* Please note the following:
- Invigilation duties or examination/test activities will take place in the following months:
- Non-national examinations/tests: February to November (Each assignment can last from 1 - 60 days)
- Most invigilation duties or examination activities will take place during the National examinations period: June to November (Please refer to SEAB’s website www.seab.gov.sg for the exact examinations dates)
- Please note that deployment duties will depend on the examination/test requirements. SEAB will work with individuals to confirm the actual number of days to be deployed for invigilation duties. It is preferred that the individuals are able to perform as many duty days as possible.
MARKERS
For the following subjects:
a. English Language (Primary & Secondary)
b. Mother Tongue Languages (Secondary & JC–Level)
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Markers would mark candidates’ answer scripts. They would need to understand the assessment requirements of the subject and apply the mark scheme consistently in the marking.
Appointed Markers would need to attend a compulsory meeting before the start of the marking project, and other meetings as required. They are required to mark a stipulated number of scripts per day in accordance with the mark scheme, and assist in any other duties that may arise.
Period of Engagement: February 2021 to December 2021 (Actual engagement is subject to dates of the marking exercises as required)
REQUIREMENTS
- Retired or former Education Officer from the Ministry of Education, and
- Previous experience in teaching the subject (at any levels) for the position applied.
ORAL EXAMINERS
For the following subjects:
a. English Language (Primary & Secondary)
b. Mother Tongue Languages (Secondary & JC–Level)
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Oral Examiners would need to understand the process and marking criteria for the oral examination and apply the mark scheme consistently in the conduct of the oral examination.
Appointed Oral Examiners would need to attend a compulsory standardisation meeting before the start of the oral examination and required to test a stipulated number of candidates per day. They may be required to assist in any other duties that may arise.
Period of Engagement: July 2021 to September 2021 (Actual engagement is subject to dates of the oral examinations as required)
REQUIREMENTS
- Retired or former Education Officer from the Ministry of Education, and
- Previous experience in teaching the subject (at any levels) for the position applied.
SETTERS
For the following subject:
a. English Language (Primary & Secondary)
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Setters would need to understand the assessment requirements of the question paper that they are engaged to develop.
Appointed Setters would need to attend a compulsory briefing before commencing work on the project. Thereafter, they may be required to revise the paper as necessary.
Period of Engagement: February 2021 to December 2021 (Actual engagement is subject to the dates of the projects)
REQUIREMENTS
- Retired or former Education Officer from the Ministry of Education, and
- Previous experience in teaching and item setting for the subject (at any levels) for the position applied.
MODERATORS
For the following subject:
b. English Language (Primary & Secondary)
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Moderators would need to understand the assessment requirements of the question paper that they are engaged to moderate.
Appointed Moderators need to attend a compulsory briefing before commencing work on the project. Thereafter, they may receive feedback and be required to refine and revise the paper as necessary.
Period of Engagement: February 2021 to December 2021 (Actual engagement is subject to the dates of the projects)
REQUIREMENTS
- Retired or former Education Officer from the Ministry of Education, and
- Previous experience in teaching, item-setting and/or vetting of question papers for the subject (at any levels) for the position applied.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE (TEMPORARY POSITION)
Interested applicants may submit their applications via Careers@Gov for the following roles:
Please note that the role deployment for subjects with multiple roles and at Primary, Secondary and/or JC–Level will be determined for successful applicants.
For Clarification: If you are interested in these positions and need further clarification, please use the online feedback form.
(Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be called for interview.)