Invigilators / Readers & Scribes

Teaching Vacancies; Loughton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Davenant School is seeking staff to provide essential examination support, ensuring calm, orderly exam conditions and accurate handling of the scribing process as required.

Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding, professionalism, and punctuality, with flexibility to work during peak examination periods and to engage in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Understanding of school ethos and commitment to its values.
• Respect for students and adults with professional behaviour.
• Enthusiastic, flexible and committed to student success.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidentiality.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Competent in ICT, including Word and related software.
• Good literacy with accurate reading and transcription.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a purposeful presence in the examination room and act as a calming influence for students.
• Support students to help them succeed during examinations.
• Work under pressure, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
• Be available to work during key examination periods (January, May, June, November) with hours allocated in advance.
• Commit to ongoing training and CPD.

Skills

Ethos and values understanding

Interpersonal skills

Professional behaviour

Student support

Calm influence in exam rooms

Confidentiality

ICT proficiency (Word & software)

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Punctuality and attendance

Flexibility

CPD willingness

Tools

ICT tools (Word)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Demonstrates an understanding of, and commitment to, the ethos and values of the school.


• Shows respect for young people and adults, reflected through positive attitudes and professional behaviour.


• Enthusiastic, flexible, and committed to supporting students to help them succeed.


• Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, sensitivity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Highly organised and efficient, with excellent attention to detail.


• Competent in ICT, including proficiency in Word and other software relevant to the role.


• Good literacy skills, with accuracy in reading and transcribing text where required.


• Effective team player, willing to collaborate, provide support, and learn from colleagues.


• Maintains a purposeful presence in the examination room and acts as a calming influence for students.


• Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and consistently maintain attention to detail.


• Available to work during key examination periods (January, May, June, and November), with hours allocated in advance.


• Committed to undertaking relevant training and continuing professional development (CPD).


• Demonstrates excellent attendance and punctuality.


• Physically able to stand for extended periods as required.


• Flexible in undertaking tasks as directed, consistent with the responsibilities of the role.


• Capable of monitoring and managing the scribing process, ensuring that candidates adhere to established guidelines.

What the school offers its staff

At Davenant, we value the long history of the school which stretches back to the work of our founder, Ralph Davenant, in the East End of London during the 17th Century.

This still provides an inspiration for us and sits alongside our absolute commitment to provide the best for our community in the 21st century.

Please visit our website to learn about our School.

Commitment to safeguarding

Davenant is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedure in place, which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.