Exam Invigilator ( Zero hours contract)

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Stanground Academy in Peterborough is seeking an Exam Invigilator on a zero-hours contract to support exam days. You will prepare exam rooms, guide candidates, and ensure all procedures comply with official regulations.

The role involves managing invigilators, handling late arrivals or special arrangements, and collecting scripts with confidentiality and precision. A cool head under pressure helps ensure exams run fairly and smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and check procedures to meet official regulations.
• Guide candidates during exams and ensure rules are followed.
• Manage invigilators and handle late arrivals or special arrangements.
• Collect papers and maintain confidentiality and accuracy.
• Stay calm under pressure to maintain a fair exam environment.

Job description

We are looking for an Exam Invigilator ( Zero hours contract) to join our team here at Stanground Academy!

We’re looking for a calm, organized superstar to keep exam days running like clockwork. In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for smooth operations—prepping exam rooms, guiding candidates, and ensuring everything meets official regulations. You’ll manage invigilators, handle unexpected hiccups (late arrivals, special arrangements), and keep the atmosphere focused and fair. From opening papers to collecting scripts, you’ll make sure every detail is spot-on. Confidentiality and precision are key, but so is your ability to stay cool under pressure.

If you love structure, thrive on responsibility, and want to play a vital part in student success, this is your moment. Step in, take charge, and help us deliver exams that run like a well‑oiled machine!

About us:

Stanground Academy, part of Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), is situated in Peterborough, one of the UK’s fastest growing cities. We focus on transforming the life chances of our pupils by ensuring that every child can succeed, despite the challenges they may face.

The academy ensures that staff are highly motivated and committed to achieving the highest standards. Our £23 million state‑of‑the‑art building boasts facilities which are arguably some of the best in the county and include fully‑equipped specialist rooms, a dance studio, theatre and high‑tech ICT equipment.

Both our Academy and Greenwood Academies Trust are committed to supporting pupils and staff alike. Providing pupils with the highest‑quality education is of the utmost importance but we recognise that in order to achieve this, teachers and staff must be properly supported with strong leadership, a climate of trust, research and innovation, and ongoing CPD opportunities.

For more information, please visit: https://www.stangroundacademy.org/

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here’s a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• Access to Benefit Hub - the world’s largest discount marketplace
• A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Lease a brand‑new or pre‑loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.