Exam Invigilator

E-Act Ousedale School; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 14,831 - 21,123; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life cover

Annual leave 31 days

Cycle to Work

Job summary

E-ACT Ousedale School in Milton Keynes is seeking reliable Exam Invigilators to support exam timetables. You will supervise students, ensure exam regulations are followed, and provide a calm, fair environment.

Casual/zero-hour contract with flexible hours between 8:00am and 3:00pm, Monday to Friday during exam periods. Prior ICT familiarity with Word and Excel is welcomed; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English minimum grade 4 or equivalent.
• Willingness to participate in training and development opportunities.
• Experience of using ICT packages i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• To invigilate examinations following a documented process, procedures and regulations to ensure examinations run in a secure confidential and suitable environment.
• To ensure both students and the Academy comply with regulations.
• To assist students entering the examination room.
• To record attendance/absence from the examination by completing the examination registers.

Skills

GCSE Maths & English

ICT: Word & Excel

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4+)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

About this Role

Job Title: Exam Invigilator

E-ACT Ousedale School | Be Kind, work Hard, Succeed Together

E-ACT Ousedale School is a high-performing, inclusive school dedicated to academic excellence and personal growth. Guided by our core values: Be Kind, Work Hard, Succeed Together, we encourage a culture of ambition, collaboration, and respect. Our passionate staff team works together to create a safe, supportive environment where every student is challenged and inspired to reach their full potential. We work hard to ensure the welfare of our staff: teachers receive over 10% PPA time, free access to gym facilities, limited marking expectations outside lessons, and an employee assistance package.

Join us and become part of a dynamic educational community that values innovation, wellbeing, and making a lasting impact.

https://www.ousedale.org.uk

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

We are seeking reliable and enthusiastic Exam Invigilators to join our team on a casual basis. The successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, a strong attention to detail, the ability to follow and uphold examination regulations, and the confidence to use their own initiative when required.

There are no fixed contracted hours for this role. Working hours and days will vary depending on the Academy’s examination timetable. Candidates may be required to be available between 8:00am and 3:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities:

• To invigilate examinations following a documented process, procedures and regulations to ensure examinations run in a secure confidential and suitable environment.
• To ensure both students and the Academy comply with regulations.
• To assist students entering the examination room.
• To record attendance/absence from the examination by completing the examination registers.

Pay Range: SCP 4 - £13.05 per hour

Zero hour, Casual Contract.

Qualifications and Skills:

• GCSE Maths and English minimum grade 4 or equivalent.
• Willingness to participate in relevant training and development opportunities.
• Experience of using ICT packages I.E Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received.

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our 'Opening Minds, Opening Doors' strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

E-ACT 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.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.