Exam Invigilator

About the School - Quinton House

Quinton is a beautiful school on the edge of Northampton and is surrounded by 31 acres of parkland. Our students are polite, engaging and we are on a mission to lead the way.

The school is a family and we work hard to ensure our students have the very best holistic education. The parents deserve a wonderful experience as they place their trust in us to educate and develop the character of their children.

The school has three buildings that house our Prep, Senior and Sixth Form students. The buildings range from grade one listed to old stable blocks and a state of the art sports hall, truly marrying up the old and the new. The school refuses to stand still and is always working on being better for all those who work and study there. We are a team, aligned and focused on our service, seeking a new member of the family.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an Exam Invigilator to join our fantastic team. 

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About the role

As an Exam Invigilator, you will ensure that examinations are undertaken in accordance with the appropriate guidelines. This will involve supporting the Examinations Department in creating and maintaining the best possible environment for students to achieve their potential.

Some key responsibilities include ensuring that the examination room is set up and maintained as per regulations, maintaining a quiet and calm environment for students in the examination room, preventing possible candidate malpractice and ensuring the security and confidentiality of the examination papers and environment before, during and after the examination.

This is a zero-hour contract role needed term-time during exam dates.

To view a full-time job description, click here.

Who we are looking for 

While you do not need any specific qualifications, you will need to be flexible, available to work during key examination periods during the year with early starts (8:00am) and some late finishes. Reliability, punctuality and attention to detail are essential to succeed in the role. You must be willing to undergo internal examination training. You will also be tactful, diplomatic, firm, fair and relate to candidates, yet maintain an air of authority.

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is Sunday 13th April 2025.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.