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The Ripley Academy, part of East Midlands Education Trust, is recruiting exam invigilators on a casual basis to support students during exams. Prior experience in a school environment and familiarity with exam board regulations are advantageous, though training will be provided.
You must be available for the start date and able to obtain an enhanced DBS check and UK work eligibility. Roles are paid hourly and start as soon as possible, with two graded scales for invigilators and lead
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Reference: SEP20261322
Expiry date: 08:00, Mon, 28th Sep 2026
Location: The Ripley Academy
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: All employees:- Local Government / Teachers Pension Scheme Permanent, contracted employees:- SAS Employee Assistance Programme- Cyclescheme
NJC Scale 1 point 3: Assistant Invigilator (£13.28/hour)
NJC Scale 2 point 4: Lead Invigilator (£13.49/hour)
This role will be paid on an hourly basis
Start date: As soon as possible
The Ripley Academy is a popular school located in mid Derbyshire close to Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield and within easy reach of the Peak District. We are part of the East Midlands Education Trust and work in close partnership with other schools in the Trust.
We are looking to appoint well organised Exam Invigilators on a casual basis to support our students in achieving their full potential during exams. Experience of working in a school environment and knowledge of exam board regulations would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided.
We wish to appoint a person who:
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
We welcome applications from all who feel they have the qualities to contribute to this Ofsted rated ‘Good’ Academy.
Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 28th September 2026 with interviews being held shortly after.