Exam Invigilator at Nene Park Academy

The Martin Bacon Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship & CPD opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Local government pension

Free on-site parking

Healthcare benefits / discounts

Job summary

Nene Park Academy is seeking a flexible Exam Invigilator to supervise students during examinations, ensuring adherence to regulations and maintaining exam integrity. Full training will be provided; previous experience is not essential.

The role supports the examinations timetable with casual hours to be agreed; opportunity to contribute to a trusted Meridian Trust school community in Peterborough. You will work under the Examinations Officer and Senior Invigilator to ensure smooth examination

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language or equivalent required.
• Understanding of how children learn and education systems.
• Ability to support pupils who struggle or have experienced failure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during examinations and ensure exam integrity.
• Follow Exam Board Regulations and complete seating plans.
• Work with Examinations Officer to cover timetable and handle unforeseen events.

Skills

Education system understanding

Support pupils with learning

Strong organization and attention to 4

Education

GCSE English Language

Job description

About this Role

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 3 point 3

Hours of work: Casual hours to be agreed with Exams Officer to support the examinations timetable.

We have a vacancy for a flexible and reliable individual to join our existing, efficient and friendly team at Nene Park Academy as an Exam Invigilator. You will be required to supervise students during their examinations, ensuring that official guidelines and regulations for the integrity and security of examination papers and procedures are followed. Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

The Opportunity

• To work at the direction of the Examinations Officer or Senior Invigilator.
• Invigilate a variety of external and internal examinations throughout the year.
• Ensure Exam Board Regulations are adhered to.
• Complete seating plans and other examination related documentation.
• Work flexibly within the examination timetable, covering unforeseen circumstances.

The ideal candidate

• Has a good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language.
• Possess an understanding of the education system and how children learn.
• Able to work closely with pupils who are finding learning difficult, or those who have experienced a feeling of failure.
• Is firm but fair and possesses excellent organisation skills and a keen eye for detail.

Nene Park Academy is an educational community whose philosophy embraces the challenges of academic excellence, responsibility and leadership, spiritual awareness and participation in a wide variety of activities, and we look forward to welcoming you to be part of our journey.

Based in the heart of Peterborough, next to Ferry Meadows, we are a proud member of Meridian Trust. For the third time in a row, in October 2023 we were rated as a 'Good' provider by Ofsted. Inspectors highlighted 'pupils know there are high expectations for their achievement and attendance. They benefit from an interesting and engaging curriculum,' and that 'trips and visits help to bring the curriculum to life for pupils.'

Academic excellence is important, but the values that go with the achievement of the students are critical in ensuring that our students are well prepared for the challenges which await them beyond the school gates. At NPA, we encourage students to explore their identity and strengths and provide the expertise that helps them to transform individual talents into accomplishments - accomplishments which will make them valued and respected in an increasingly complex world.

About Meridian Trust -

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.