Examinations Invigilators

Northern Education Trust; Kearsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Kearsley is looking for an invigilator to support the fair conduct of examinations. You will assist with the organization and supervision of exam venues, ensuring compliance with procedures and providing support to candidates. Ideal candidates will have a keen attention to detail and strong communication skills, along with a commitment to safeguarding pupils. The role promises opportunities for professional development and leadership progression.

Benefits

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Awareness of examination procedures and regulations.
• Ability to manage disruptions and maintain order.
• Capability to assist candidates with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of examination venues.
• Assist in setup of examination environments.
• Supervise candidates during examinations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Our Successful candidate will work under the direct instruction of the Principal/DEEP experience lead/Data and Examinations Officer, to ensure the fair and appropriate conduct of examinations in an environment that enables pupils to perform at their best:

• To support the Data and Examination Officer with the day to day operation of examination venues
• Assist with setting up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures
• Be aware of, follow and enforce exam procedures and regulations; including announcements/communication to candidates
• Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues
• Ensuring that candidates cease disruptive behaviour and refrain from talking once inside examination venues; advise of malpractice and ensure due process is adhered to and followed
• Invigilating during examinations, deal with examination irregularities in accordance with procedures
• Checking and recording of candidate\'s attendance during examinations
• Recording and reporting details of late arrivals, non-attendees and early leavers and collecting exams/scripts from early leavers
• Collecting, collating and delivering scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with strict procedures
• Supervising candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates do not remove equipment or stationery from the venue without authorisation and ensuring that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner
• To be aware of any needs that candidates may have during an examination
• To be aware of the school emergency policy in relation to examinations
• Sole invigilation
• To undertake the relevant statutory training.

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

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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.