Exam Invigilator

Great Park Academy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great Park Academy is seeking an Exam Invigilator to support the smooth running of school examinations. You will supervise students, prepare venues and ensure fairness and security in line with examination board regulations, helping students perform at their best in a calm, supportive environment.

Reporting to the Exams Manager, you will follow school procedures, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Able to follow instructions accurately and consistently.
• Understands confidentiality and professionalism.
• Remains calm and effective under pressure.
• Flexible, conscientious and reliable.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Preparing examination venues and distributing examination materials.
• Supervising students before, during and after examinations.
• Ensuring examination regulations and school procedures are followed.
• Maintaining the security and confidentiality of examination papers and materials.
• Supporting students who require additional assistance during examinations.
• Reporting concerns or irregularities per school procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Instruction following

Confidentiality

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Safeguarding

Job description

Your Role

We are seeking an Exam Invigilator to join our team at Great Park Academy. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, organised and professional individual to support the smooth running of school examinations. As an Exam Invigilator, you will play a vital role in ensuring examinations are conducted fairly, securely and in accordance with examination board regulations, helping students perform at their best in a calm and supportive environment.

Reporting to the Exams Manager, you will supervise students during examinations and help maintain the integrity of the examination process. Duties will include:

1. Preparing examination venues and distributing examination materials.
2. Supervising students before, during and after examinations.
3. Ensuring examination regulations and school procedures are followed at all times.
4. Maintaining the security and confidentiality of examination papers and materials.
5. Supporting students who require additional assistance during examinations where appropriate.
6. Reporting any concerns or irregularities in line with school procedures.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for individuals who:

1. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
3. Are able to follow instructions accurately and consistently.
4. Understand the importance of confidentiality and professionalism.
5. Can remain calm and effective under pressure.
6. Have a flexible, conscientious and reliable approach to work.
7. Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

1. A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you're guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
2. Generous annual leave
3. Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
4. An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
5. Enthusiastic and motivated students
6. An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
7. A school with its community at heart
8. Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies.

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.