Examinations Invigilator x 4

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Free flu vaccinations

CPD opportunities

LGPS pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Northern Education Trust (NET) is seeking reliable individuals to join Dyke House Academy as Exam Invigilators. The primary duty is to support the Data and Examinations Officer to ensure exams run fairly and smoothly, helping pupils perform at their best in a structured environment.

The role requires following strict examination regulations, maintaining confidentiality, and participating in required training and meetings. A flexible, on-demand shift pattern is available across NET schools.

Qualifications

• Compliant with exam regulations and school policies.
• Professional with confidentiality and GDPR awareness.
• Diligent and observant of candidate needs and potential malpractice.

Responsibilities

• Examination Setup: Prepare venues with stationery, equipment and papers per procedures.
• Candidate Support: Direct candidates to seats and explain permitted possessions.
• Conduct & Monitoring: Ensure quiet environment and address disruption.
• Invigilation: Monitor room, record attendance, late arrivals and early leavers.
• Safe Escorting: Supervise breaks and screen for unauthorized materials.
• Post-Exam Coordination: Collect scripts and ensure orderly departure.

Skills

Compliant

Professional

Diligent

Committed

Job description

Exam Invigilator x 4

Contract Type: Casual

Salary Range: Grade 2, SCP4 – SCP5 (£26,016.00 - £26,427.00.00 FTE) £13.48 - £13.70 per hour [Subject to job evaluation]

Working Type: As and when required

Base: Dyke House Academy, Mapleton Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8NQ

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

Northern Education Trust is seeking reliable individuals to join Dyke House Academy as Exam Invigilators. The primary purpose of this role is to work under the direction of the Data and Examinations Officer to ensure exams are conducted fairly and appropriately. You will play a vital role in maintaining an environment that allows our pupils to perform at their absolute best.

Key Responsibilities

• Examination Setup: Assist in preparing venues by laying out stationery, equipment, and papers according to strict procedures.
• Candidate Support: Direct candidates to their seats, advise them on permitted possessions, and respond to queries in line with regulations.
• Conduct & Monitoring: Ensure candidates remain quiet and cease disruptive behaviour once inside the venue.
• Invigilation: Monitor the room during exams, deal with irregularities, and record attendance, late arrivals, or early leavers.
• Safe Escorting: Supervise candidates during toilet breaks or when they need to leave the venue, ensuring no unauthorized material is consulted.
• Post-Exam Coordination: Collect and collate exam scripts following strict procedures and ensure students leave the venue quietly.

Who You Are

• Compliant: You can follow and enforce strict examination board regulations and school policies.
• Professional: You maintain confidentiality and adhere to GDPR and Data Protection Regulations at all times.
• Diligent: You are observant of candidate needs and potential malpractice, ensuring due process is followed.
• Committed: You are willing to participate in statutory training and relevant meetings as required.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• High quality continuous professional development
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

For more information, please contact Andrea Thompson, Senior Business Manager at [e-mail]

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 8th November 2026