Exam Invigilator

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in the UK is seeking committed Exam Invigilators to ensure the smooth running of examinations at Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth. Successful candidates will set up and oversee exams, ensuring all procedures are followed, while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and safety for students. This role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a commitment to the values of diversity and inclusion. Flexible working hours are available, making it an ideal role for those looking to support education in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training

Defined Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible family-friendly policies

Enhanced occupational benefits

Minimum of 25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts on car leasing

Employee Assistance Programme access

Qualifications

• Must work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Maintain accurate records during examinations.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Autonomy

Job description

Job Description

Role: Exam Invigilator

Academy: Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary): £13.90ph

Working Pattern: Ad Hock post - Hours are as directed by the School

Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth offers a blend of contemporary classrooms, outstanding SEND Provisions and friendly academic staff, making it an ideal setting for those seeking to work in a progressive academy environment. With a new building to accommodate 600 students, the school is committed to continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and assessment, supported by a strong vision and moral purpose.

Responsibilities

We are seeking to appoint Exam Invigilators with the drive to contribute to an atmosphere of respect, recognition, and mutual support within the school. Promoting equality within and valuing the diversity of the school community is essential to our ethos.

This role is essential to the smooth running of the examination process. In addition to ensuring correct exam procedures are followed, you will be responsible for setting out and collecting exam papers and materials, admitting students to the exam hall / room and invigilating. Duties may also include reading and scribing for students.

The successful candidate needs to be extremely well organised, have the ability to prioritise workload, ensure strict deadlines are met, work on their own initiative, be a role model to others and work within a team environment.

Qualifications & Skills

Candidate must be able to work autonomously and collaboratively, maintain accurate records, and uphold the confidentiality and safety of students during examinations. Strong organisational skills and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion are required.

About Us

Outwood Grange Academies Trust provides a high‑quality learning and cultural environment that inspires and motivates children. Whether you are ambitious for progression or determined to be an outstanding member of our support teams, our Trust is for you. Leadership development, succession planning and capacity building are our major priorities to enable rapid progression at all levels.

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction and training process
• Automatic enrolment into an increasingly rare and valuable defined Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates
• Flexible family‑friendly policies from day one
• Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period
• Holidays: A minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service)
• A range of working patterns are available dependant upon the role
• Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to specialist information on work‑life issues, emotional support and counselling, legal guidance, financial guidance and debt counselling, child and dependent care support and advice, and support for managers

• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing
• Access to various discount sites

Safeguarding Notice

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.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Abbey Davies, HR Assistant at [e-mail].

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Organisation

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not‑for‑profit sponsor of primary, junior and secondary academies. We are a dynamic organisation, recognised nationally as one of the highest‑performing families of schools in the North of England, and we currently sponsor over 40 schools. Our educational blueprint has been developed through leading and supporting schools over many years, and we have used this successful blueprint to sponsor academies and have a transformational effect on children’s life chances within very quick timescales. We believe that improving the life chances of young people is essential to developing a strong local and national economy.