Exam Invigilator

Based in Bradford, West Yorkshire we're looking for a number of Casual Exam Invigilators:

• You'll be responsible for the correct running of external examinations and to play a key role in upholding the integrity of the examination process and conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Co-op Academy Grange’s instructions.

• You'll prepare the venue and the distribution of examination materials, keeping confidential exam papers and materials secure before, during and after exams.

·    You'll admit candidates into the exams rooms in a quiet and orderly way.  Seating the candidates according to the seating plans, supervising and observing them at all times. 

·      You'll be vigilant throughout the exam, keeping disruption in exam rooms to a minimum.

·     You'll register the candidates and reporting any absences to the Examination Officer or Year Leader and supervise candidates as required.

·      You'll  record/report any incidents, disruption or irregularities to the Exams Officer or Year Leader.

·     You'll assist with distribution and collection of the exam papers, checking candidates name on scripts and matching the details on the attendance registers. Packing them for despatch at the conclusion of the examination ensuring accuracy.

CLOSING DATE:   9.00am on Wednesday 15 December 2021

RECRUITMENT SELECTION DATE:    Friday 17 December 2021

If you are reliable, flexible and readily available during the main exam period, have effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills we'd like to hear from you.  With a confident and reassuring presence and basic IT skills this would be a great opportunity to join our Exam team on a casual basis.

For further detailed information please do refer to the Job Description & Person Specification.

TO APPLY

Please find further information about us on our website:

https://grange.coopacademies.co.uk/

To find out further information about the Co-op Academies Trust visit:

https://www.coopacademies.co.uk/

To find out further information about this role visit:

https://www.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies/

The Co-op Academies Trust operates blind shortlisting as part of its recruitment process to ensure a fair and rigorous process.  To Apply please complete Application Form PART A and  Application Form PART B and email them to:  gran-hr@coopacademies.co.uk

Co-op Academies Trust aims to provide an outstanding education for all our learners, founded on co-operative values, at the heart of the community.  It is responsible for twenty seven academies in Leeds, Wirral, Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent with the Co-op acting as the sponsor

You’ll join a talented staff team and a successful partnership of schools which is committed to raising the educational ambitions of the communities it serves. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our ‘Requires Improvement’ school (Ofsted January 2019), joining a highly motivated and forward-thinking staff team and contributing to our next level of successful development.  Ofsted has judged that the school has improved after much hard work from the staff and students over the past two and a half years. Co-op Academy Grange are already working hard and looking to improve on the feedback given in the recent report.  You can read the full report here: http://www.southfieldgrange.org.uk/grange-ofsted.  Get on board now because Co-op Academy Grange is back on track and going places. Following the merger with the Co-op Academies Trust, on 1 June 2019, this is such an exciting time to join us and make your mark on this journey.

What we offer:    

• Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme        
• Effective, supportive and dynamic leadership across Co-op Academy Grange        
• A superb, school building with a flexible and creative ICT rich working environment        
• Enthusiastic students who are keen to make good progress        
• Welcoming, friendly, supportive, effective and efficient professional/Continuing professional development

Co-op Academy Grange is an inspiring place to work and learn and as part of the Co-op Academies Trust, aims to secure excellence in all aspects of its work.  We’re a larger than average inner-city academy, the largest school in south Bradford, within the Little Horton ward (BD5).  45% of households are described as either D- working class or E – non-working. 42% of properties have three or more bedrooms.  The largest ethnic group is Pakistani at 43% (Bradford 20%) and second largest white British at 15% (Bradford 64%).  17% of people living in Bradford were born outside the UK.  The 2011 census identifies 80% of homes in BD5 having one or more deprivation dimensions. Bradford authority identifies a clear correlation between wards with high deprivation and a lack of positive outcomes across a range of measures.  We’re a highly inclusive school fully committed to improving a range of outcomes for our students.  We make a real difference to the lives of our students and welcome applications from others who wish to join us in this important work.

“Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.”

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.  We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles, and the Ways of Being Co-op.