Exam Invigilators

Job overview

We are looking to hire casual Exam Invigilators for various exam periods to help to supervise the conduct of students in examinations at The Totteridge Academy. Hours of work will be as notified in advance by the Examinations Officer.

You will support the Exams Officer with the day-to-day operation of examination venues and other examination processes, with activities including:

• Assisting with setting-up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers
• Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations
• Ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside examination venues
• Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with irregularities
• Checking attendance during examinations
• Recording details of late arrivals
• Escorting candidates from venues during the examinations and supervising candidates outside examination venues
• Collecting and collating scripts at the end of the examination
• Assisting with the preparation of script envelopes
• Supervising candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates do not remove equipment or stationery from the venue without authorisation and that they leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner
• Assisting with the packing of examination papers, stationery and equipment before examinations, and the delivery to and from venues as appropriate
• Assisting with the preparation of seating plans

The school

The Totteridge Academy (TTA) is a brilliant secondary school in North London. With approximately 1000 students, and a new Sixth Form which opened in September 2020, TTA is continuing to grow and develop. We were thrilled to have won the TES Secondary School of the Year Award last year, celebrating our phenomenal results (putting us in the top 1% of the country for Progress), inclusive culture, and excellence beyond the classroom.

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic staff to join our team. Here are some quotes from our 2023-24 staff survey:

·        “The sense of community at this school is second to none. I have never felt so supported by the senior team, as well as my department and line manager. This is definitely reflected in the ‘feel’ of the school and our daily interactions with students.”

·        “I cannot believe that I work in a school that has such a mix of incredibly high expectations and academic outcomes, alongside things like a school farm, Place2Be, Equine therapy and Peggy, our school dog! TTA truly cares about every aspect of a child’s education, learning and wellbeing.”

·        “Teaching and learning is extremely well led, resulting in consistent teaching across the school and therefore much improved attainment from our pupils. It is the single most stand-out quality at TTA that makes me very proud, and has improved my teaching immensely.”

·        “The culture of collaboration and continuous improvement is fantastic. I feel as though I would be welcomed, supported and appreciated by any member of staff if I went to them to ask for anything or just to have a chat!”

·        “The community is extremely supportive, and the staff genuinely care for the children, their education and supporting one another, both professionally and personally.”

·        “So many of the middle leaders are just world class. They lead by example and have relentlessly high expectations and good humour to boot. Teaching and Learning at this school is exceptionally well led.”

We provide a high-quality education in a safe, caring, and focused environment. We teach skills and knowledge, enabling our students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens, equipped with the tools to make effective choices for their futures. We pride ourselves on our inclusive environment with a rich and nurturing culture. We celebrate our differences whilst standing together as a united learning community. Our school philosophy of kaizen (continuous improvement) enables our students and staff to aim high at all times so that every individual can attain his or her best. We celebrate and are proud of the achievements of all of our students, valuing individuality and nurturing happy, confident, and hard-working young people. We have high expectations at TTA and reject the view that success in life is pre-determined or that our talents are fixed. We improve through practice; calm, focused classrooms led by knowledgeable, passionate teachers.

Please CLICK HERE to watch a video about TTA, and visit our WEBSITE HERE to find out about the school.

If you would like to read more about why you should work at TTA then CLICK HERE, or to read some testimonials from our current staff then CLICK HERE.

If you would like to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Vittoria Casey, HR Manager, on 020 8445 9205 or vittoria.casey@tta.org.uk.