Exam Invigilator at Astrea Academy Woodfields

Astrea Academy Woodfields; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Astrea Academy Woodfields in Doncaster is seeking casual Exam Invigilators to support the smooth running of internal and external examinations. This term-time, hourly role offers flexible hours and a chance to contribute to a calm, fair exam environment.

You will supervise students, ensure exam regulations are followed, prepare rooms and materials, and report issues to the Exams Officer. This role supports safeguarding and requires fluent English; DBS checks are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Highly reliable, punctual and professional.
• Calm, confident and able to communicate effectively with young people.
• Able to follow clear procedures and maintain integrity of examinations.
• Available to work during examination periods (May–June, Nov–Jan).
• Supportive of high standards, inclusion and student success.
• Team player with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervising students during exams to maintain a calm and supportive environment.
• Ensuring examination regulations and procedures are followed at all times.
• Preparing examination rooms and distributing and collecting exam materials.
• Providing assistance to students in accordance with exam board requirements.
• Reporting any irregularities, incidents or concerns to the Exams Officer.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Procedural discipline

Team player

Job description

About this Role

Join Our Team as an Exam Invigilator

Hourly Rate: £13.52

Contract: Casual, Term-Time

Are you calm, reliable and looking for flexible work in a school environment? Astrea Academy Woodfields is seeking Casual Exam Invigilators to join our dedicated team and help ensure the smooth and secure running of both internal and external examinations.

This is a vital role in supporting our students during a key stage of their education. As an Exam Invigilator, you will help create a calm, fair and supportive examination environment, ensuring exam regulations are followed while enabling students to perform to the very best of their ability.

Astrea Academy Woodfields is a warm, ambitious and rapidly improving school where staff feel supported, valued and part of a strong, forward-thinking team. The school is characterised by high expectations, supportive leadership and a culture where both students and colleagues are encouraged to thrive. This is a place where your contribution genuinely makes a difference and where every member of staff plays an important role in helping young people achieve their full potential.

Please note that we will be interviewing for this position on a rolling basis during the application window and reserve the right to close applications should we successfully recruit sufficient candidates.

What Makes Astrea Academy Woodfields Special?

At Woodfields, we believe that every young person deserves the very best opportunities to succeed. We are committed to creating a calm, inclusive and aspirational environment where students can flourish academically and personally. As part of Astrea Academy Trust, we share a strong commitment to educational excellence, high standards and ensuring every child can achieve regardless of their starting point.

Our staff are at the heart of our success. We work hard to create a supportive culture where colleagues feel valued, respected and empowered to make a meaningful difference every day.

What You’ll Gain:

• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Visible, approachable leadership committed to staff wellbeing and development
• Flexible work opportunities during exam periods
• The opportunity to play an important role in supporting student success
• The chance to be part of a rapidly improving school with high aspirations for all

About the Role

As an Exam Invigilator, you will support the smooth and efficient administration of examinations by:

• Supervising students during exams to maintain a calm and supportive environment
• Ensuring examination regulations and procedures are followed at all times
• Preparing examination rooms and distributing and collecting exam materials
• Providing assistance to students in accordance with exam board requirements
• Reporting any irregularities, incidents or concerns to the Exams Officer

This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexible, part-time work during the school day, particularly during peak examination periods throughout the academic year.

Who We're Looking For:

We would love to hear from you if you are:

• Highly reliable, punctual and professional
• Calm, confident and able to communicate effectively with young people
• Able to follow clear procedures and maintain the integrity of examinations
• Available to work during examination periods, typically May to June and November to January
• Supportive of Astrea's commitment to high standards, inclusion and student success
• A team player with a positive and proactive attitude

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for a flexible role where you can make a real contribution to students' success, we'd love to hear from you.