Exam Invigilator

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

Job summary

A local educational institution in St Helens is seeking Exam Invigilators to contribute to an atmosphere of respect and recognition. Responsibilities include ensuring exam procedures are followed, admitting students, and maintaining a smooth examination process. Candidates should have a good standard of education and strong organizational skills. Flexible working patterns welcome, including those seeking complementary commitments or retired professionals. Opportunities for full training are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Automatic pay progression

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to CPD opportunities

Flexible family policies

Employee discounts

Mental well-being strategy

Qualifications

• Extremely well organized with the ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to work on own initiative and act as a role model.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct exam procedures are followed.
• Set out and collect exam papers and materials.
• Admit students to the exam hall/room and invigilate.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Outwood Academy Haydock is an 11-16 academy located in the former mining village of Haydock, within the large Merseyside town of St Helens. We are proud to say that our recent OFSTED inspection in September 2024 cited that the school is a “Good” school.

We are seeking to appoint Exam Invigilators with the drive to contribute to an atmosphere of respect, recognition, and mutual support within the school.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct exam procedures are followed.
• Set out and collect exam papers and materials.
• Admit students to the exam hall/room and invigilate.
• Read and scribe for students if required.
• Contribute to a smooth-running examination process.

Qualifications

The successful candidate needs to be extremely well organised, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines. They should be able to work on their own initiative, act as a role model, and work within a team environment. Applications are welcome from individuals with a good standard of education, those seeking a work pattern to complement existing commitments, or retired/semi-retired professionals. Full training will be given to successful applicants.

What the school offers its staff

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non‑term staff. Holiday for part‑time staff is calculated pro‑rata.
• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well‑being strategy, free on‑site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

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Benefits & Policy

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Commitment to safeguarding

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.