Exam Invigilator - Conyers School (SPARK Education Trust)

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Conyers School and Sixth Form College, part of the Spark Education Trust, invites applications for an Exam Invigilator (Casual). Based at Conyers in Yarm, this temporary, flexible role supports the smooth running of internal and external examinations starting January 2027.

You will work as part of a team under the Examinations Officer, supervise exams, ensure a calm and fair environment, and be available during main exam periods (Jan, Mar, May, Jun, Nov).

Qualifications

• Support the smooth and efficient running of internal and external examinations.
• Be available during main examination periods (January, March, May, June and November).
• Work as part of a team under the direction of the Examinations Officer/Senior Invigilator.

Responsibilities

• Supervise examinations in accordance with examination board regulations.
• Follow instructions from the Examinations Officer/Senior invigilator.
• Ensure a quiet, fair and controlled environment for all candidates.
• Report any incidents or irregularities promptly.
• Assist with set‑up and clear‑up of exam venues as required.

Job description

Exam Invigilator (Casual)

Location: Conyers School & Sixth Form (Yarm)

Start Date: January 2027

Actual Salary: £15.87 per hour which includes holiday pay

Hours of Work: Casual

Contract Type: Temporary

Closing Date: 12.00pm, Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews: w/c 9th November 2026

About the Role

Join an exceptional team at Conyers – a thriving, positive school where your work makes a real difference to our young people and the wider community. At Conyers, we focus on recognising effort, rewarding success, and nurturing perseverance.

We seek a dedicated and committed and passionate person to join our essential Exam Invigilators team. Starting January 2027, we are looking for people who can:

• Work as part of a team, under the direction of the Examinations Officer/Senior Invigilator
• Ensure the efficient supervision of external and internal exams
• Be available during our main examination periods (January, March, May, June and November).

This is a casual, flexible role where your contribution supports the smooth running of the school’s assessment process.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team in a truly innovative school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

As outlined in the job and person specification, the successful candidate will: Support the smooth and efficient running of internal and external examinations, ensuring a calm, fair and well‑organised environment for students.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise examinations in accordance with examination board regulations
• Follow instructions from the Examinations Officer/Senior invigilator
• Ensure a quiet, fair and controlled environment for all candidates
• Report any incidents or irregularities promptly
• Assist with set‑up and clear‑up of exam venues as required

Why work with us?

We value our staff and offer:

• A digitally innovative ipads for Learning school with excellent facilities
• A collaborative and supportive team ethos across the school
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing, with events and activities throughout the year
• Free annual flu vaccination

Come and be part of something special. At Conyers, we develop independent, determined students who are confident, creative, and empathetic. Together, we make a positive difference.

About Us

We are Spark Education Trust which currently consists of 11 Primary Schools and 4 Secondary Schools. The Spark Education Trust can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with collaborative schools that are passionate about the progress and development of every student.

What we have

• Exam Invigilator (Casual)
• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
• An aspirational curriculum for all students
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
• Opportunities for career development

For further details on us as an organisation, please click here. https://sparkeducationtrust.org.uk

For furtherinformation on the school, please click here. https://conyers.org.uk

Confidential References

Two referees should be nominated, including one from your current/most recent employer – Those from an education setting must provide the Headteacher as one of their references or to be signed and checked by the Headteacher.

Job Description

Details the main responsibilities for this post and the personal and professional qualities required.

Person Specification

Sets out the criteria to be used for the shortlisting process.

Safeguarding Notice

The Spark Education Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.

Conyers School and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding, for further information on the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please click here https://conyers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Spark-SafeguardingChildProtectionPolicy25-26-9363310254.pdf

Closing date: 12.00pm, Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews to be held: w/c 9th November 2026