Exam Invigilator

Wade Deacon Trust; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their Curriculum Support Team. This part-time role focuses on ensuring a smooth examination process for students, requiring availability during key examination periods. The organization values professional development and offers a supportive environment for staff growth. If you're passionate about education and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience invigilating examinations is desirable but not essential.
• Experience working in a school is also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure candidates sit examinations in the correct conditions.
• Support the school’s Curriculum Support Team during exam periods.

Skills

Confidence and reassuring presence

Ability to relate to students and adults

Confidentiality, integrity & reliability

Job description

Establishment: The Grange Academy Location: Runcorn Salary: £12.26 per hour Department: Exams Job Type: Part Time Key Stage: Key Stage 4

Closing Date: 07/03/2025 09:00 Interview Date: to be confirmed Start Date: as soon as possible

Contract Type: Casual Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 0.00 Weeks per Year: 0.000 Pay Grade: NJC Grade 1, SCP 2, £23,656 FTE

The Role

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and committed individuals to support the school’s Curriculum Support Team during examination and assessment periods throughout the school year.

Successful candidates would need to be available throughout the majority of May and June each year to support GCSE examinations. In addition, availability during periods of mock examinations which take place during November, December and March each year is required.

The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that candidates sit examinations in the correct conditions, ensuring the integrity and smooth running of internal and external examinations. Training will be provided for all successful candidates, and previous experience of invigilation, while beneficial, is not essential.

Our school is well-resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body, and Multi Academy Trust. We have a whole school commitment to professional development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils. As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we can offer you numerous exciting opportunities to further develop your career.

A comprehensive programme of CPD supports colleagues at all career stages; through the Multi-Academy Trust we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff.

Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging, and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

1. Experience invigilating examinations - Desirable
2. Experience working in a school - Desirable
3. Confidence and a reassuring presence to candidates in exam rooms - Essential

Personal Attributes

1. Ability to relate to students and adults - Essential

Organisational Fit

1. Confidentiality, integrity & reliability - Essential

The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school’s Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.

Apply for this role

Submit your application today with our simple application process.