Cardinal Pole Catholic School
Hackney
£ £19.62 per hour
Job type:
Part Time, Casual
Start date:
01 December 2025
Apply by:
9 October 2025
Job overview
Why Work at Cardinal Pole?
Firstly, thank you for taking the time to consider applying for the post of Lead Invigilator.
Our school is built on strong foundations of discipline and moral purpose. We offer a lively, dynamic and highly successful environment in which to achieve. We are also a faith community, providing an inclusive and enriching education which cares deeply about the wellbeing and development of our children and our community.
Cardinal Pole School is an inclusive school where all members of the school community are of equal worth and each have the opportunity to be the best that they can be. We are a community of service guiding young people on a path to opportunity, aspiration and reward, founded on Catholic values.
We seek to ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We also make sure all our students pursue a rich programme of study at all key stages appropriate for their age and ability, ensuring that there is no narrowing of the curriculum. These aims, coupled with high expectations for everyone, has resulted in remarkable success for our students.
We very much welcome applications from all faiths and backgrounds and value the unique experience that every individual can bring to our school and look forward to receiving your application.
Professional Development: We can offer you professional development to begin or advance your career. You will be part of a school that is established in developing practitioners and nurturing future leaders. The opportunities for progression at Cardinal Pole are significant. We offer a range of CPD, including multiple Middle Leadership pathways in addition to supporting preparation for Senior Leadership via MA study, NPQSL and SLT secondment opportunities. There is no doubt that these opportunities will help you achieve your own career ambitions rapidly.
Benefits
* You will be joining a TES Secondary School of the Year nominated school.
* Free staff access to a modern and high-quality gym which was fully refurbished in September 2023.
* An incredible team of staff who are highly skilled, dynamic and passionate about securing the very best outcomes for the community we serve.
* Excellent CPD opportunities at all levels including part-funded MA study (T&Cs apply).
* Opportunities for progression.
* Sophisticated modern school building set in the heart of vibrant Hackney.
* A proactive and thriving staff well-being group with regular staff socials, coffee mornings and opportunities for cross departmental interaction
* Free Breakfast Club every day for staff and students.
* Free Bike servicing for staff.
* Travel Loans. Interest free loans to assist staff in meeting travel costs (T&Cs apply).
* Travel contribution if you live in Zone 6 and further may be granted, (T&Cs apply).
* Teacher's Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme which includes 3 x salary life assurance cover whilst you remain in service.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
Job Description
Job Title: Lead Invigilator
Reporting to: Data & Exams Manager
Grade: Scale 4 Point 7 (paid on hourly rate)
Required for: 2 weeks in December, 2 Weeks in January, 3 weeks in February, All of May and June
Vacancy closing date: Friday 9th October at 8:30am
Interview date: TBC
Purpose of the post: To manage and lead the day to day running of exams
Main Duties & Responsibilities
1. To support the Data & Examinations Manager in ensuring that the exam room meets awarding body requirements by checking, prior to the arrival of the candidates, that:
2. there are enough invigilators present
3. heating, lighting, ventilation and levels of extraneous noise are acceptable
4. no display materials that might be helpful to candidates are visible
5. the centre number and a reliable clock of readable size are visible to each candidate
6. the Warning to Candidates is displayed outside the exam room
7. the Notice to Candidates is displayed outside the exam room
8. there is a copy of the JCQ 'Instructions for Conducting Examinations' booklet clearly visible at the front of the room
9. the seating arrangements prevent candidates, intentionally or otherwise, from overseeing the work of others (desks 1.25 m apart)
10. seating plans are displayed in the exam room and on the exams noticeboard
11. To ensure that a signed record is kept of the seating and invigilation arrangements for every exam
12. To maintain the security of the exam both before and after the exam
13. To take all reasonable steps to ensure that:
14. the correct exam papers are issued to candidates
15. the correct awarding body exam stationery is issued to candidates and that no other stationery, including paper for rough work, is provided
16. candidates take into the exam room only those articles, instruments or materials which are expressly permitted and all mobile phones/MP3 players/electronic devices are named and handed in
17. candidates have all the necessary material to enable them to complete the exam
18. To give clear instructions and information to candidates at the start and finish of every exam in accordance with awarding policy regulations, including the reading of erratum notices
19. To ensure that the correct information (e.g. start and end times, additional time, centre number) is displayed clearly on the board so that it can be seen by all students in the exam room
20. To ensure late candidates are briefed, seated and allowed to partake in the exam with minimum fuss
21. To ensure that candidates are supervised throughout the whole time the exam is in progress
22. To record any incidents of suspected malpractice and report these to the Exams Officer
23. To contact the Exams Officer if candidates raise a concern or problem with the paper that requires clarification
24. To complete the official attendance register during the examination, in accordance with the instructions of the awarding body, and to make the Exams Officer aware of any absences
25. To know the actions to be taken in the event of an emergency such as a fire alarm or bomb alert
26. At the end of the exam, to organise the collection of all scripts and to ensure that candidates have completed all required details on their script prior to dismissing candidates from the exam room
27. After collection, to assist the Exams Officer in ensuring all scripts are packed in the correct awarding body packet according to the order of the official attendance register
28. To ensure candidate labels and exam registers are prepared prior to the next exam
29. Any other duties as may reasonably be expected within the grade of the post
Support for the school
* Be aware of and comply with policies relating to Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality, SEN Code of Practice as well as general staff procedures
* Contribute to the overall ethos, vision and aims of the school
* Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
* Attend relevant training and meetings as required
Special Conditions of Service
Because of the nature of the post, candidates are not entitled to withhold information regarding convictions by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 as amended. Candidates are required to give details of any convictions at the appointment interview. Also as this post allows substantial access to children, candidates are required to comply with departmental procedures in relation to Police checks. If candidates are successful in their application prior to taking up post, they will be required to undertake a fully enhanced DBS Check.
Cardinal Pole School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Equal Opportunities
The post holder will be expected to carry out all duties in the context of and in compliance with the School's Equal Opportunities Policies.
Other Information:
The successful applicant will need to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, Rights to work in UK and References.
Hours of work will be as required by the Examinations Officer and will include the Summer examination series and November-December and February-March mocks. There is a requirement to undergo a short period of training (around 2 – 4 hours), prior to beginning the role.
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About Cardinal Pole Catholic School
Cardinal Pole Catholic School
205 Morning Lane, London
E9 6LG
United Kingdom
Cardinal Pole School is an inclusive school where all members of the school community are of equal worth and each have the opportunity to be the best that they can be. We are a community of serviceguiding young people on a path to opportunity, aspiration and reward, founded on Catholic values.
Our school is built on strong foundations of discipline and moral purpose. We offer a lively, dynamic and highly successful environment in which to achieve. We are also a faith community, providing an inclusive and enriching education which cares deeply about the wellbeing and development of our children and our community.
We seek to ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We also make sure all of our students pursue a rich programme of study at all key stages appropriate for their age and ability, ensuring that there is no narrowing of the curriculum.
These aims, coupled with high expectations for everyone has resulted in remarkable success for our students.
We very much welcome applications from all faiths and backgrounds and value the unique experience that every individual can bring to our school and look forward to receiving your application.
Headteacher
Mr Adam Hall
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