Exam Invigilator

About the role:  We are looking to appoint suitably experienced and enthusiastic Exam Invigilators to join us as soon as possible for the exams taking place throughout the academic year, particularly in preparation for the exams in the main window between April/May and the end of the academic year.  The ideal candidates will be well organised, excellent communicators, have experience of supervising children and be flexible.  Whilst experience is preferred, full training will be provided for the successful candidates.  Whilst the role is ad-hoc, hours will be agreed with the successful candidates in advance and there will be an opportunity to work regularly during the college’s usual examination periods.  

What we expect from you:  The main purpose of this role is to supervise examinations and to ensure that guidelines and regulations for the integrity and security of the 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 that candidates follow regulations of an exam room and to be vigilant at all times.
• Ensure all candidates are aware of the information and of any notice that may affect them.
• To ensure all candidates are seated according to the seating plan provided.
• To ensure all candidates receive appropriate exam question papers and answer papers.
• To record attendance on the appropriate attendance register.
• To ensure that there is no talking or disruption for the candidates once an exam has begun.
• To ensure answer scripts are collected, sorted into candidate number order and supervised as required, passing them safely to the Cover and Exams Manager for dispatch.
• To maintain security and confidentiality at all times.
• To highlight any concerns or issues to the Cover and Exams Manager.
• To assist in other activities as may reasonably be requested by the Centre from time to time.

Working for Strood Academy:  Since opening in 2009, our academy has transformed the educational opportunities and outcomes for girls and boys in Strood. The improvement in academic performance has been driven by a talented and committed workforce, the hard work of our students, and support from parents and our community.  Our new buildings in Carnation Road were designed in partnership with Nicholas Hare and built by BAM as our main contractor at a cost of £26m. They opened in September 2012 and have outstanding learning environments and outside play areas as well as fantastic sports facilities. The buildings reflect our education vision of creating a mature and purposeful educational environment where children of all abilities can learn and thrive.

Our core values are creativity, collaboration, distinctiveness, respect and sustainability which are embedded and evident in all of our activities.  We have a growing roll call of 1400 children, including 200 in Sixth Form. Working in our Academy takes a lot of dedication and hard work, but for the right individuals it can be an incredibly rewarding experience and contribute significantly to personal and professional development.  Leigh Academies Trust invite those with the relevant expertise and ambition to join them in supporting a learning institution capable of preparing students for the challenges of the twenty-first century.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:  Being part of a successful multi-academy trust allows the academy to share best practice and collaborate with colleagues from a number of other schools in the local area.  As part of the 'cluster' structure all of our academies are grouped together in key geographical area to enable them to be able to support each other and share resources.  It also offers staff access to career opportunities across the Trust allowing them to progress their career without switching employers.   For more information on working for the Trust please visit our careers pages.

Diversity at our core:  As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.  We require all staff within the Trust to complete an enhanced DBS check as part of our on-boarding process in order to safeguard our students.