Exam Invigilator

Teaching Vacancies; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Coventry is seeking invigilators to oversee examinations throughout the school year. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills and experience working with children. This role supports a diverse, thriving school committed to excellent academic performance and safeguarding the welfare of children.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children desirable.
• Ability to oversee examinations effectively.
• Comfortable addressing large groups.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise examinations.
• Ensure the integrity and security of examination papers.
• Familiar with safeguarding policies.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Commitment to teamwork

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint additional invigilators to join our examination team. This role is to oversee and supervise examinations as necessary throughout the school year and as such, our Invigilators are employed on a casual basis, with hours and days of work subject to the timings of each examination. Invigilation covers a range of different examinations and settings in the form of Written, Spoken, Art, Textiles and Technology.

Examination Schedule

Examinations run in the months of:

• November/December
• January
• May and June

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Will relate positively to all learners
• Is extremely reliable, enthusiastic and flexible
• Has good verbal communication skills.
• Can demonstrate a commitment to teamwork
• Experience of working (paid or unpaid) with children of appropriate age range would be desirable.

The successful candidates will ensure that guidelines and regulations for the integrity and security of the examination papers and procedures are followed during examination sessions and be comfortable addressing large groups of students.

Safeguarding

All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy.

Benefits and School Profile

What the school offers its staff
Blue Coat is a successful and oversubscribed school in the heart of the city of Coventry. As a Christian school our intake draws from both the local area and across the city and surrounding areas. Consequently, we have a diverse intake and a culturally thriving school. The school was graded 'Outstanding' in its SIAMS inspection and 'Good' by Ofsted in May 2023 and continues to perform exceptionally well academically. In 2023 our Attainment 8 at GCSE was 52.3 and our Progress 8 score was +0.42 both of which are above national average. The vast majority of our students stay on into the sixth form and continue their studies.

We have a large and successful Post 16 provision with 350 pupils on average studying either A levels or Vocational Level 3 courses. We have excellent rates of progression to universities, apprenticeships and employment.

We were inspected by Ofsted in May 2023, and were judged a Good School, with Outstanding for Personal Development, The Sixth Form and Leadership and Management. Ofsted shared in their report:

• Leaders and teachers share a moral purpose.
• There is a cohesive and vibrant school community.
• Leaders have built an inclusive community. Staff are very proud to work at the school.
• Staff feel very well supported by leaders and greatly value the training they receive to continually improve their work.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS and references. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete a self-declaration to confirm any (non-protected) criminal disclosures or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.