Test Administrator

Guidant Global is recruiting on behalf of a highly recognised university for a Test Administrator for a 6-Week contract duration with an immediate start.

Test Administrators required for casual work between April and July 2024

IOE is conducting The Student Grouping Study, an investigation comparing outcomes for Mathematics learning for pupils taught in sets and in mixed attainment groups. Included in the results will be pupils' scores on a post-project Mathematics test.

Between April and July 2024, a number of Test Administrators will be required to visit schools involved in the project to administer the test (GL Assessment Progress Test in Mathematics) to the pupils. There are 107 schools throughout England involved in this important project.

IOE is now recruiting Test Administrators to administer the test in schools in their local area. We will need Test Administrators based in all parts of England.

The work is on a casual basis and payment will include travel time and travel expenses. Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed by UCL. The mileage allowance is 45p per mile.

AREAS:
-North West (covering area Cheshire to north of Cumbria, including Merseyside).
-East Midlands.
-South East, covering Greater London and fringe, Essex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey.

In this role, you can expect to:

• In order to administer the Mathematics test to all Year 8 pupils, visit at least 10 schools,
• Ensure pupils independently complete the test. The test will take at most 70 minutes.
• Collect and record unique pupil identification information and other demographic data to ensure that the correct pupils are tested.
• Keep the pupil test papers safe and return them to IOE on completion.
• The school visits should take no longer than 2 hours (not including travel time).
• The schedule for school visits will be pre-planned but negotiable.

We're looking for candidates who have:

• Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having undergone a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or be willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Applicants must have experience of working in or with schools or secondary school-aged children.
• Applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK by means of their passport and/or visa.
• Applicants must treat all information about the schools and their pupils as confidential.
• Applicants must have their own car, valid driving licence and relevant car insurance in order to carry out the testing in their allocated schools. Public transport may be used for schools in the Greater London area, where appropriate.

You will receive various benefits including weekly pay, a monthly recognition scheme, a refer-a-friend scheme, and visibility on potential permanent opportunities at the institution.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.