Exam Invigilator

Unity Schools Partnership; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Schools Partnership invites applications for exam invigilators to support Sybil Andrews Academy in Bury St Edmunds during internal and external examinations. The role is casual with morning and afternoon sessions and requires preparing materials for dispatch to the examining board.

No prior experience is required; successful invigilators should be punctual, calm, responsible, and able to assert authority when needed. The timetable runs May to mid-July with a minimum of three days per week.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Invigilators must be able to support students in potentially stressful exam environments.
• Invigilators must be punctual, calm, responsible and organized.
• Ability to work in a position of some authority.

Responsibilities

• Supervise examinations to ensure regulations are followed.
• Assist with related administration, e.g., preparing scripts for dispatch to the examining board.

Skills

Support students in exam environment

Punctual and organized

Calm under pressure

Authority when needed

Job description

Salary: Grade 2, SP 3-4 (£13.28/£13.48 per hour plus accrued holiday pay)

Job type: Casual (no guaranteed hours)

Start date: immediate (subject to Safer Recruitment checks)

We are looking to develop and expand our team of high quality examination invigilators to cover internal and external exams at Sybil Andrews Academy in Bury St Edmunds.

Being part of this team will involve supervising examinations to make sure that all regulations are adhered to and helping with related administration such as preparing scripts for dispatch to the examining board. Training will be given in advance of the examination period starting.

No experience is necessary; however, invigilators have to be:

• able to support students in a potentially stressful examination environment
• punctual, calm, responsible and organised
• able to work in a position of some authority Hours dependent on internal and external timetables.

The work is on a casual basis, with work available mornings and afternoons. Invigilators must have good availability throughout May to mid July and occasionally at other times when needed. You should be able to offer a minimum of 3 days per week during the exam season.

All members of the Unity Schools Partnership are responsible personally and collectively for supporting pupils/students in becoming confident individuals, successful learners and responsible citizens.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Should you wish to discuss the job role in further detail, please contact Jacqueline Chamberlain, Exams Officer or Claire Proctor, HR Administration Assistant on [phone].

We have added a closing date to our vacancy but we do reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date to secure the best possible candidates.

Interviews: TBC

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

Grade 2, SP 3-4 (£13.28/£13.48 per hour plus accrued holiday pay)