Exams Invigilators
King Alfred's Academy
Oxfordshire
- £10.60 per hour
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 31 December 2022
Job overview
Job details
Work location: King Alfred's Academy (Centre & West Site)
Hours per week: Full or Part-Time Variable hours throughout the school year with prior agreement
Hours of work: Ad hoc hours by agreement, on a casual claim basis, paid one month in arrears - £10.60 per hour plus holiday pay
Contract type: Zero Hours
Closing date: On receipt of sufficient applications
Interviews: TBC
Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check. Please note that under safer recruitment requirements, references may be requested prior to interview.
About us
King Alfred’s Academy is a vibrant and dynamic learning community with passionate, talented and dedicated staff and newly refurbished learning spaces designed for 21st century learning.
As part of a large academy - our core values of Responsibility, Respect, Tolerance, Curiosity, Resilience and Knowledge will be seen, experienced and lived consistently every day.
The spirit and desire amongst our staff ensures that King Alfred’s Academy continues to help our students develop as individuals with confidence throughout their school career.
About the role
To assist in the running of internal and external exams working under the direction of the Examinations Manager whilst adhering to the strict Joint Council for Qualifications regulations for the conduct of examinations.
Would you like to know more?
Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria
For an informal discussion about the role please contact the Academy on 01235 227500
Rewards and benefits
We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 21.1% of your salary; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture.
Application Procedure
To apply, you will need to complete an online application form. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting.
If you experience any difficulties whilst completing the application form, please email vacancies@ka.vale-academy.org
“King Alfred's Academy and The Vale Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory “Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.
The Vale Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.”
About King Alfred's Academy
King Alfred’s Academy is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form situated in Wantage, Oxfordshire. It is an academy converter supported by Vale Academy Trust, a South Oxfordshire multi-academy trust that supports eight other schools in the area.
A larger than average secondary school, King Alfred’s provides 2,205 places for students between the ages of 11 and 18 when fully subscribed. Current number on roll is 1700. The school converted to academy status in August 2011.
Headteacher
Jonathan Smart
Values and Vision
King Alfred’s is a friendly, ambitious and vibrant school packed full of energy, opportunity and choice. Our mission statement is “Opportunity for all”, this is something we believe in passionately and seek to deliver for our students each and every day. We are committed to helping each and every one of our students find what makes them successful in life. Great teaching and learning across the school is supported by our culture of professional development and collaboration. Each student deserves the very best experience to enable them to achieve their ambitions. Our pastoral care provides security and confidence, supporting our students to be happy and to thrive.
Our ethos of ‘Opportunity for all’ applies to King Alfred’s staff as well as our students. Colleagues at King Alfred’s can be proud to be part of something special, making a real difference to the lives and life chances of our students. It is a rewarding place to work as part of a mutually supportive team where everyone matters and makes a difference. Our thoughtful approach to wellbeing means that staff have the support and challenge to succeed and advance. Our staff well-being charter sets out the high expectations that we have for ourselves in terms of how we support colleagues. Our aim is to be an employer of choice and somewhere that colleagues can be happy, supported and develop their career.
Personal, professional and career development is fundamental to being part of King Alfred’s. Our induction programme for all new colleagues is carefully planned to give colleagues the practical strategies, advice and guidance they need to support a successful start. Continuous professional development is at the heart of our work at school. Our culture of high quality professional development and reflection, supported by practical strategies and collaboration across teams, is enhanced by access to a wide range of training and resources to suit your professional progress and growth in the classroom. King Alfred’s staff all have access to the National College, and many colleagues are pursuing National Professional Qualifications and delivering training for a range of organisations.
Ofsted Report
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