Lead Invigilator

Corby Business Academy; Corby; On-site; GBP 14,695 - 20,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25+ days

Wellbeing day

LGPS + life cover

Employee discounts

Breakfast and lunch on site

Professional subscriptions paid

Employee Assistance Programme

Health cash plan

Cycle-to-Work

Training and development

Job summary

Brooke Weston Trust in Corby is seeking a Lead Invigilator to join our warm exams team. You will lead a team of invigilators, ensuring examinations run smoothly and providing reliable support before, during and after each exam session.

You will plan ahead, stay calm under pressure, and communicate effectively to maintain a reassuring environment for students and staff. The role is a casual agreement with pay at £12.93 per hour, with opportunities for training and development and to contribute to

Qualifications

• Organised, approachable and passionate about making a difference.
• Ability to lead a team, plan ahead and stay calm under pressure.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of invigilators and ensure examinations run smoothly.
• Provide reliable support before, during and after each exam session.
• Collaborate with Exams Officer to maintain high standards and safety.

Job description

Salary: Grade 2, Point 4 £12.93 per hour

Work Pattern: Casual Agreement

Location: Corby Business Academy

Closing Date: TBC

Lead Invigilator – Join Our Warm and Supportive Exams Team

Are you organised, approachable, and passionate about making a difference? We are looking for an exceptional Lead Invigilator to join our friendly, caring exams team.

This is more than supervising exams – it’s about leading with warmth, kindness, and professionalism. You’ll work closely with our Exams Officer, providing reliable support before, during, and after each exam session. We’re looking for someone who plans ahead, stays calm under pressure, prioritises effectively, and is prepared to stay until the job is done.

You will lead a team of invigilators, ensuring examinations run smoothly while creating a reassuring environment for students and colleagues alike. Strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and attention to detail are essential, along with the ability to think ahead and solve problems proactively.

If you’re someone who genuinely cares, enjoys supporting others, and takes pride in delivering excellence as part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help ensure every exam session is a success.

Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days per year, plus bank holidays, an additional 3 days after 5 years’ service and the ability to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave per year.
• One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill‑health protection.
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.
• A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day when you work in one of our Trust schools.
• Payment of professional subscription or membership fees if your role requires you to be a member of a professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support via telephone, face‑to‑face and online.
• Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP.
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
• Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development.
• Collaborative and ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations.
• Be the difference – we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a ticket for life.

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and, as the role is working with children and young people, this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and Google.

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here – Safeguarding and Child Protection.

The Trust’s position on the recruitment of Ex‑Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy – Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy.