Casual Invigilator

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CARE Pension

Cycle to Work

Free Anglian Learning sports centre

Course discounts 20%

Coaching & mentoring

Professional Development Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

VDU & Boots vouchers

Job summary

The Netherhall School in Cambridge is seeking a casual exam invigilator to cover internal and external examinations across the academic year. Responsibilities include setting up exam rooms, handing out and collecting scripts, and supervising students in line with procedures.

Hours typically run 8:30am–4pm, with peak demand in May and June and mock exams in November, February and April. Training is provided; visa sponsorship is not offered, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Set up examination rooms
• Distribute and collect examination scripts
• Supervise students during internal and external examinations
• Follow examination procedures at all times
• Provide a reassuring presence to students in exam rooms
• Cover mock exams in November, February and April

Skills

Communication

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Calm under pressure

Team player

Education

Good standard of education

GCSE English & Maths (C or equivalent)

Job description

Casual exam invigilator post at The Netherhall School, part of the Anglian Learning trust, covering internal and external examinations as and when needed across the academic year. The work involves setting up exam rooms, distributing and collecting scripts, and supervising students under set procedures. Hours usually run from 8.30am to 4pm, with the heaviest demand in May and June and mock exams in November, February and April. Full training is provided and no prior experience is needed, but visa sponsorship is not available and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Set up examination rooms
• Distribute and collect examination scripts
• Supervise students during internal and external examinations
• Work in line with set examination procedures at all times
• Offer a reassuring presence to students in exam rooms
• Cover mock exams in November, February and April

Qualifications

• Good standard of education

Skills & knowledge

• Effective oral and written communication
• Competent numeracy
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Flexible, reliable and willing to adapt as needs arise
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Works effectively and sensitively within a team

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Basic understanding of emotional and behavioural needs in adolescents
• Energy, self-confidence, perseverance and emotional resilience
• Enthusiastic and committed, with an interest in educating young people
• Professional attitude at all times
• Willing to undertake training
• Willing to fit into the Trust's inclusive ethos

Nice to have

• English and Maths GCSE at grade C or equivalent

What’s offered

• Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Free membership of Anglian Learning Sports Centres
• 20% discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education Courses
• Coaching and mentoring programmes
• Professional Development Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and families
• Specsavers VDU vouchers and Boots flu vouchers