Examination Invigilator

Hours by negotiation during the examination periods

NJC 3 – £9.62 per hour

We are seeking to recruit Examination Invigilators to join our bank of casual staff.  Hours will be by arrangement and will coincide with the timetables set by national examining bodies and internal school mock examinations.  

Previous experience is not necessary as full training will be given, however to be successful, you will need to be extremely well organised, have the ability to prioritise your workload, and ensure that strict deadlines can be met. The ability to work on your own initiative and work within a team environment is key.

The main purpose of this role is to supervise examinations and to ensure that guidelines and regulations for the integrity and security of examination papers and procedures are followed during examination sessions. Typical duties include the following:

• To ensure a calm environment to give the candidates the best possible exam experience. 

• To set up the examination rooms as determined by the Cover and Exams Manager. 

• To be aware of any needs that candidates may have during an examination. 

• To ensure that no inappropriate/not allowed items are brought into an examination room.

• To ensure all candidates are seated according to the seating plan provided. 

• To ensure all candidates are seated according to the seating plan provided. 

Why join Sir William Robertson Academy?

Sir William Robertson Academy is a popular and successful 11-18 comprehensive school situated in delightful rural surroundings on the Lincolnshire/Nottinghamshire border.  Pupils with a positive approach to learning, a committed staff and a supportive body of parents have helped to create a school which was judged by OFSTED (March 2019) to be ‘Good’ in every area of its provision.  Sir William Robertson Academy has been acknowledged as one of the top 100 non selective state-funded schools in England.

We will offer you:  

• competitive salary 
• CPD opportunities  
• Staff Benefits Dashboard, including cinema, shopping & leisure discounts

Safer Recruitment:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to Safer Recruitment checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, which includes an enhanced DBS check.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 175 (as amended) and will involve contact with children and, therefore, the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, or would like to visit our school in advance of making an application, please contact Mrs Samantha Quincey hr@swracademy.org or call 01400 272422.