Exam Invigilator x3 - Armfield Academy

Fcat; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS employer contributions

Free flu vaccine

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts for FCAT services

Job summary

Armfield Academy, part of Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT), is seeking casual Exam Invigilators to oversee examinations for pupils aged 3–16. You will prepare venues, supervise examinations and ensure procedures are followed to maintain fairness and safety.

The role offers casual hours with responsibilities including handling examinations, assisting with setup, supervising students and reporting any irregularities in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in invigilating examinations.
• Ability to communicate examination procedures clearly to pupils.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity during exams.

Responsibilities

• Invigilate the examination, including dealing with irregularities.
• Assist in setting up examination venues and arranging papers.
• Communicate examination procedures to pupils and oversee behaviour.
• Respond to pupil requests during the examination.
• Ensure no unauthorised materials are consulted.
• Escort candidates during the examination, e.g., toilet breaks.
• Maintain candidate attendance and absence records.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguarding compliance.

Skills

Invigilate exams

Pupil supervision

Attendance records

Safeguarding procedures

Job description

Salary: NJC Pay Scale Grade B, Fixed Point 3

Closing date for applications: 5 October 2026, 11.00am

Exam Invigilator x3 - Armfield Academy

Academy: Armfield Academy

Contract: Casual

Salary: NJC, Grade B, Fixed Point 3 on the NJC Pay Scale (currently £13.32 per hour)

Closing date for applications: Monday 5 th October 2026, 11am

Join Team FCAT

Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) was established in 2012. Our trust aims to ensure first class learning opportunities for all young people across the Fylde Coast and across Lancashire. The trust has grown to include 10 academies with primary, secondary and all through as well as the Central Services and School Improvement team. Our values of excellence, integrity and resilience guide us to be the best we can be. Learners are at the heart of what we do and their outcomes and successes are what drive us.

As a Multi‑Academy Trust we work in partnership with educational institutions locally to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, which is critical to our culture of continuous improvement. Full information about the trust and its work can be found on our website www.fcat.org.uk

About Armfield Academy

Armfield Academy is an all‑through school for children aged 3‑16, we are an inclusive academy, which is committed to providing the best possible education for all the children within our care. We, at Armfield Academy, are committed to achieving the very best educational outcomes for every one of our learners. We do this by putting each child’s diverse, social and learning needs with the appropriate level of challenge and care at the heart of all aspects of our work. Our curriculum is ambitious and uncompromising and provides a solid foundation upon which all our students can thrive and succeed. "Leaders have created a clearly designed curriculum, which builds from when children join in their Reception Year through to the end of Year 11." (Ofsted February 2023).

Our vision comes to life in our clearly articulated values, which are pride in our Academy; ‘An Academy to be Proud of’; respect for each other; integrity in all that we seek to achieve and the wholehearted pursuit of excellence in both academic attainment and social accomplishments, which are underpinned through promoting resilience in all our learners in all phases. In working towards making these values visible in every learner, we strive to provide a safe, healthy, stimulating and exciting environment for all to work, learn and play in, and in which access for all to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum is free and equal. "Leaders and trustees have created a clear and ambitious vision for this school and its role in the local community. Staff and pupils understand and support this vision." (Ofsted February 2023).

All pupils in all phases are encouraged to develop lively and enquiring minds, to be capable of independent thought and to appreciate those areas of knowledge and understanding, which will nurture wisdom, enabling them to take responsibility for themselves and their actions, and prepare them for future life, employment and happiness. Academic excellence, respect and tolerance for others, resilience, self‑discipline and self‑confidence form the basis of our school's philosophy.

This post represents an excellent opportunity for any individual who wishes to join a strong team at our academy as we continue our journey to becoming the very best that we can be. "Leaders have given high priority to providing pupils with information about possible careers and the next steps they may need to take to achieve them." (Ofsted February 2023).

Why choose FCAT?

• Ongoing support and development in your role


• Automatic pay progression annually for teaching and support staff


• 25% discount for FCAT in house Breakfast and After School Club provisions


• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - generous employer contributions above 16%


• Flexible working hours - full time/part time or term time only supporting longer holidays


• A range of generous family leave options and pay


• 24/7 access to free health support services, including an online GP


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free annual flu vaccine


• Free eye tests* (*conditions apply)

For any questions regarding the vacancy please contact Laural Jacques, at [e-mail]

The Fylde Coast Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All staff are carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures that comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Following shortlisting this may include an online search and following an offer an enhanced DBS clearance.

To ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations / tests according to the school’s / an environment that enables pupils to perform at their best.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Invigilate the examination, including dealing with examination irregularities;


2. Assist in the setting up of examinations venues, laying out equipment and papers in accordance with procedures.


3. Communicate examination procedures to pupils and oversee behaviour;


4. Respond to pupil requests during the examination;


5. Ensure no unauthorised material is consulted;


6. Escort candidates from the location during the examination, such as for toilet;


7. Maintain candidate attendance and absence records;


8. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding procedures.

Indicative knowledge, skills and experience

• Knowledge / skills equivalent to invigilate tests and examinations;


• Skills for providing information to and supervising pupils before, during and immediately after pupil behaviour.