Senior Invigilator at Maiden Erlegh School In Reading

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave

ME Day

Professional development

Hybrid working

Perkbox

Wellbeing & health

Employee assistance

Mental Health First Aid

Recognition & community

Employee referral

Job summary

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is seeking a Senior Invigilator to lead examination room operations, coordinating up to eight invigilators and ensuring smooth conduct of both internal and public examinations.

You will provide a confident presence for candidates, assist with scribes where needed, and work flexibly as part of the examinations team.

Qualifications

• Two years’ invigilator experience, including sole invigilator experience.
• Ability to lead sessions in examination rooms of any size.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support smooth and efficient conduct of internal and public examinations as invigilator responsibilities.
• Act as a scribe for students with special needs when directed by the Examinations Officer.
• Lead examination room operations, coordinating up to eight invigilators and managing large numbers of candidates.
• Ensure papers and materials are distributed accurately and maintain precise timekeeping.
• Mentor new invigilators to ensure consistent invigilation practice.
• Collaborate with the examinations team and provide additional support as required.

Job description

About this Role

As Senior Invigilator at Maiden Erlegh School in Reading, you will lead examination room operations so that internal and public examinations run smoothly and efficiently, enabling students to demonstrate their learning. You will coordinate up to eight invigilators, manage multiple examinations within the same session and mentor new invigilators.

Working with the examinations team, you will maintain accurate timing, provide a confident and reassuring presence for candidates and support students who require a scribe, as directed by the Examinations Officer. Hours of work are variable.

As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure everyone can perform at their best when applying to work with us. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the selection process, please contact our People Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 0118 9296020.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure students can demonstrate their learning by supporting the smooth and efficient conduct of internal and public examinations and carrying out invigilator responsibilities.
• Maintain a confident and reassuring examination environment for candidates, including acting as a scribe for students with special needs when directed by the Examinations Officer.
• Lead examination room operations throughout each session, coordinating up to eight invigilators and managing large numbers of candidates taking different examinations in the same room.
• Ensure examination papers and materials are distributed accurately and maintain precise timekeeping for every examination within the session.
• Support consistent invigilation practice by mentoring new invigilators assigned to the same room and contributing to their training.
• Work collaboratively with the examinations team, provide additional support as required and undertake other duties appropriate to the post, including occasional support for other Trust schools.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have at least two years' experience as an invigilator, including experience as a sole invigilator and of leading a small examination room. You will understand the key issues involved in conducting examinations and be able to lead sessions in examination rooms of any size.

Strong organisational and time management skills will enable you to coordinate invigilators, manage simultaneous examinations and follow detailed instructions accurately. You will communicate effectively in English through reading, writing and speaking, provide reassurance to candidates and support new invigilators through mentoring and training.

You will be punctual, reliable, adaptable and able to work flexibly as part of a close-knit team. The role requires the ability to invigilate for several hours and to stand and move around the examination room throughout a session. Experience of working within education or a school is advantageous but not essential.

You must be suitable to work with children and committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will maintain awareness of local safeguarding policies and procedures and report concerns or information as required.

About Maiden Erlegh Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 850 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special, and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive, and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all, through collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities, and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that unites our whole team in sharing best practice and learning.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise - it is about playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme: Generous employer contributions, with auto-enrolment into either the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, both Career Average Earning Schemes.
• Annual Leave: We offer a generous holiday entitlement, which increases with length of service.
• ME Day: Colleagues may request one additional day's leave each year to attend a special personal event, such as a child's sports day or graduation, or a family celebration.
• Professional Development: We offer a comprehensive programme of professional learning through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, including opportunities to both attend and deliver CPD. Colleagues also take part in our annual Conference, a full day of workshops, networking and learning for all staff. Colleagues can also access a range of professional development opportunities using Apprenticeship Levy funding, and benefit from professional development networks.
• Hybrid Working: For eligible roles, we support a flexible approach to working arrangements, balancing remote and office-based work where appropriate.
• Perkbox: Colleagues have access to Perkbox, which offers a wide range of discounts and wellness resources and receive 25 Perk points each month which can be exchanged for goods and services.
• Wellbeing and Health: Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff, and free eye tests are provided to those who are eligible.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Incorporating discount vouchers, access to 24/7 support and more.
• Mental Health First Aid support.
• Recognition and Community: We regularly celebrate staff achievements, milestones and contributions across our schools, reinforcing a strong sense of belonging within the #TeamMET community.
• Employee Referral Scheme.

About the School

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is an ambitious, over-subscribed 11-16 secondary school in an urban context which is as committed to the welfare of students and staff as it is to our high-quality education. Staff wellbeing is a key focus of the school. Staff voice is very important to us in determining both our change management plans and our ongoing wellbeing objectives. Our school benefits from excellent, modern facilities and teaching spaces and we are very proud of our vibrant, diverse and engaging students who work hard and have high aspirations.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.