Casual Exam Invigilator

Mercia Northridge School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercia Northridge School in Sheffield is seeking reliable and professional exam invigilators to join our team. You will help ensure examinations run smoothly, fairly and in line with examination board regulations, supporting pupils and staff throughout the exam process.

You will collaborate closely with the examinations officer to create a calm, purposeful environment where pupils can perform at their best.

Qualifications

• Reliable and organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure examinations run smoothly and in accordance with board regulations.
• Work with the examinations officer to provide a calm environment for pupils.
• Support pupils and contribute to a positive examination experience.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Organised

Job description

Salary:Grade 3, SCP 5 £26,428 FTE (£13.70 per hour)

Contract term:Casual

Start date:As soon as possible

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 1 November 2026

Mercia Learning Trust

Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and four secondary schools located in Sheffield. Established in 2012, with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serving over 6100 pupils, with over 800 staff.

Why do we exist?

• To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.

How do we behave?

• We are kind - showing care and supporting each other.
• We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first.
• We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.

What do we do?

• We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.

How will we succeed?

• A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control.
• Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.
• Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success.

Our staff are a crucial part of our trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.

Mercia Northridge School

Mercia Northridge School is a secondary school for children aged 11 - 16. It is situated in Sheffield and has over 700 pupils on roll. The school believes in traditional methods of teaching and academic rigour, with a strong focus on behaviour, closely modelled on Mercia School.

Mercia Northridge School strives to provide all pupils, no matter their background or starting point, an academic curriculum that allows them to excel and thrive when they leave. We are committed to the most vulnerable pupils, and we are recruiting those who believe that high standards and expectations are necessary to lead pupils towards success.

It is a fantastic time to join the school. We are steadfast in our belief that Mercia Northridge School can become one of the best schools in England. That work is well underway, and we are looking for a new exam invigilator who can contribute positively to this vital work.

The role

We are seeking reliable and professional exam invigilators to join our team. Playing a vital role in the examination process, you will help ensure examinations run smoothly, fairly and in accordance with examination board regulations.

You will work closely with the examinations officer to provide a calm and purposeful environment in which pupils can perform at their very best.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of our outstanding pupils and play an important role within our school community.

The candidate

You will be a reliable and organised individual with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high professional standards. You will understand the importance of following procedures accurately and working effectively as part of a team.

Flexible and approachable, you will communicate effectively with pupils and colleagues alike. We are looking for someone who will quickly fit into our school community, embrace training and development opportunities, and contribute positively to every examination session.