Casual Exams Invigilator

SAMpeople; Crawley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Outer fringe allowance

Extensive CPD opportunities (Aurora)

Coaching culture for staff

Experienced and supportive team

Aurora Academies Advantage Scheme

Job summary

The Gatwick School is seeking reliable and calm Exams Invigilators to join our team. You will oversee examinations, follow established procedures, and assist pupils with access arrangements, including scribing when needed.

Training will be provided and the role is casual, on an as-and-when basis. Location may be at The Gatwick School or a site nearby; pay is £16.20 per hour, including fringe allowance and holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to essential
• Ability to demonstrate active listening skills essential
• Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies essential
• Very good numeracy and literacy skills essential
• Keen eye for detail, with an ability to produce work of a high standard of quality and accuracy essential
• Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst working to deadlines essential
• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team essential
• Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner essential
• Ability to create and maintain an appropriate environment which ensures the safety of all users of the school essential
• Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by the school, Aurora Academies Trust and the county essential

Responsibilities

• Supervise examinations in a calm and organised manner
• Follow required procedures and support pupils with access arrangements
• Assist as a scribe when required, writing or typing dictated responses
• Provide training support as needed to new invigilators
• Work as part of a team to maintain a secure examination environment

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

The Gatwick School is looking for reliable, calm, and supportive individuals to join our team of Exams Invigilators . You will play an important role in helping our pupils complete their examinations in a well-organised, supportive, and appropriately controlled environment. Duties will include supervising examinations, following the required procedures and supporting pupils with agreed access arrangements. This will include acting as a scribe when required, writing or typing a pupil’s dictated responses accurately during an examination. Training and guidance will be provided.

Contract - Casual (on an 'as and when basis') - usually for November Mocks, February and Summer exams

Location - The Gatwick School or a location within a reasonable distance from the school where examinations may be taking place

Grade - West Sussex NJC Pay Scale, Grade 4, SCP 5 (£16.20 per hour, inclusive of Fringe allowance and holiday pay)

Hours - 0 per week (hours to be paid are the actual hours worked)

Working weeks - Term-time only

We would love to hear from you if you:

• enjoy working as part of a team
• have the ability to follow procedures and enforce regulations
• are passionate about supporting pupils reach their full potential
• have effective communication skills
• have experience of the role, though this is not essential as training will be provided

What TGS can offer:

• Outer fringe allowance
• Extensive CPD opportunities for all staff including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
• Coaching culture established for staff
• An experienced and supportive team and central Trust team
• Aurora Academies Advantage Scheme, which includes discounts to high street shops, cycle to work scheme, health, fitness, and well-being support, and online GP service.

If you have any questions, please contact Emily Sturt, HR Assistant at [e-mail].

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to essential

Ability to demonstrate active listening skills essential

Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies essential

Very good numeracy and literacy skills essential

Keen eye for detail, with an ability to produce work of a high standard of quality and accuracy essential

Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst working to deadlines essential

Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team essential

Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner essential

Ability to create and maintain an appropriate environment which ensures the safety of all users of the school essential

Experience

Experience of establishing positive relationships with children

An understanding of examination processes

Experience of working or studying in a higher education environment

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining health, safety, and security of yourself and others essential

Personal Attributes

A commitment to the school's vision, values, and ethos essential

A commitment to Aurora Academies Trust vision, values, and ethos essential

Display a commitment to, and an ability to contribute to, the protection and safeguarding of children and young people essential

Model behaviour, attitudes, and dress that set the best possible example to pupils essential

A passion for working with and supporting children and/or young people essential

Ability to maintain confidentiality on all school matters essential

Flexibility in the approach to work and the demands of the post and to be adaptable to the changing circumstances of the school essential

Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by the school, Aurora Academies Trust and the county essential

The Gatwick School opened in 2014 as an all-through primary and secondary school, located just a few minutes south of London Gatwick Airport. We currently have over 1000 pupils in the school. In the secondary phase, we are four-form entry throughout Years 7-11, whilst our Primary phase is two-form entry from Reception to Year 6. Our pupils are drawn from Crawley, Horsham, East Sussex and Surrey.

Under new leadership since September 2023, the school has undergone rapid improvement, and has ambitious plans for creating the best possible experience for our students, equipping them with all the skills they need for success, both now and in the future. We want all students and staff to be proud members of our TGS family. At its core, The Gatwick School stands as two small schools, one BIG family. In our recent Ofsted inspection (May 2024) Ofsted wrote “Pupils feel part of ‘one big family’ in this ambitious and unique all-through school”. We believe in providing students with chances and choices, and a truly unique culture of inclusivity and ambition, which enables all to thrive. In this culture, all members of the TGS will have more chances, so they can have more choices in their future.

This is an incredibly exciting time to join The Gatwick School, with:

• Staff turnover significantly below the national average

o100% of staff feel the behaviour policy is aligned to their values; 100% of staff feel leaders in the school consistently enforce the behaviour policy; and 100% of staff feel leaders listen and respond to concerns about behaviour

o100% of staff feel they can have an input into the decision made that relate to their role

o97% of staff believe the school is well led and managed

o100% of staff feel satisfied in the amount of responsibility they have

o92% of staff feel leaders are considerate of their wellbeing

o100% of staff feel leaders use CPD to encourage, challenge and support improvement

o100% of staff feel staff of all different cultures and backgrounds are valued

• Outcomes from reception to year 11 all in line or above national average (Summer 2024-25)
• Attendance of pupil above national average
• Suspensions and exclusions significantly better than the national average
• International school partnership becoming established, with annual staff trips to America
• Good Ofsted rating (May 2024)
• Top 50 most improved school in the country (Summer 2024)

All of this while we look to grow as a school to have outcomes in the top 25% in the country for progress in the summer of 2027; an exceptional Ofsted rating; ranked as the school of choice in the borough; increase our outreach and school to school support, with more schools joining our successful Aurora Academies Trust; and most importantly maintain our happy family of staff and students who enjoy coming to school every day.

We believe in providing students with chances and choices, and a truly unique culture of inclusivity and ambition.

’I love working at TGS because it truly feels like one big family. It’s not often you find a workplace where, the support we give each other is so exceptional. We come together during challenging times and take time to celebrate the good moments as well. It makes it easy to show up every day when you have such a strong, caring team around you.’

The Gatwick School

Emily Sturt

Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Role Information

£16.20ph (including rolled up annual leave)