We are seeking organised, reliable, and communicative individuals to join our team of Exam Invigilators. This essential, term-time role ensures the smooth and fair administration of exams throughout the academic year.
While previous experience is beneficial, it is not a requirement, as full training will be provided to all successful candidates. The role is flexible and ad-hoc, with hours scheduled in advance to align with our main examination periods. This position offers an hourly rate of £12.50.
Role and Responsibilities
As an invigilator, your primary responsibility is to uphold the integrity and security of the examination process. Your duties will include:
* Supervising examination sessions to maintain a calm and fair environment for all candidates.
* Setting up exam rooms according to specific seating plans and regulations.
* Distributing and collecting exam papers and scripts accurately.
* Ensuring all exam regulations are followed and identifying any potential breaches.
* Handling exam materials securely and confidentially.
If you are a detail-oriented individual with a strong sense of responsibility and excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply.
Working with us at Leigh Academy Wilmington
Wilmington Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2023, provides a world-class education with a focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. As an IB World School, we integrate the International Baccalaureate philosophy throughout our curriculum.
Our students, from diverse backgrounds, achieve exceptional results, with our value-added scores placing us in the top national band for similar schools. We offer the IB Career-related Programme for sixth formers and the IB Middle Years Programme for Key Stage 3. Students benefit from a calm, purposeful environment, extensive enrichment opportunities, and a strong pastoral program that prepares them for university or high-level apprenticeships.
We are a forward-thinking and supportive community, committed to professional development for our staff. We work collaboratively to ensure all students flourish and are well-prepared for a complex world.
Please click here to view our website, to find out more about Leigh Academy Wilmington.
Applying for this Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 245.
To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.