Exam Invigilator

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking part-time Exam Invigilators for Outwood Academy City in Sheffield to supervise pupils during school and external examinations, ensuring exams run in strict adherence to legal and school requirements. You will set up exam rooms, admit and seat candidates, distribute and collect papers, and invigilate, with duties possibly including reading and scribing. The role requires strong organization, the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, initiative, reliability and teamwork, plus safeguarding knowledge and a confidential approach. Prior school experience is welcome but not essential. Salary £13.90 per hour. Start asap. To apply, contact Exams Officer Laura Hanstock at [email protected] or apply via Outwood Careers, tailoring your CV to show safeguarding, data protection, and handling confidential materials and your flexibility for varied hours.

Role: Exam Invigilator 

Academy: Outwood Academy City

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary): £13.90 per hour 

Working Pattern: Varied Hours

Are you conscientious, reliable, and looking for a role supporting the vital examination process within an academy?

Join us as an Exam Invigilator, where you will work as part of a team supervising pupils undertaking school and external examinations. The overall purpose of this post is to ensure all examinations are conducted in strict accordance with legal and school requirements.

We are seeking to appoint Exam Invigilators with the drive to contribute to an atmosphere of respect, recognition, and mutual support within the school.  Promoting equality within and values the diversity of the school community is essential to our ethos.  This role is essential to the smooth running of the examination process.  In addition to ensuring correct exam procedures are followed, you will be responsible for setting out and collecting exam papers and materials, admitting students to the exam hall / room and invigilating. Duties may also include reading and scribing for students.

Required to start as soon as possible, the successful candidate needs to be extremely well organised, have the ability to prioritise workload, ensure strict deadlines are met. The ability to work on your own initiative, be a role model to others and work within a team environment is key.

This role requires individuals who are flexible and adaptable , with proven self-confidence and the ability to work on their own initiative

Welcome from the Principal

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Laura Hanstock, Exams Officer at [email protected]

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Be crucial to maintaining the integrity of our examinations. You'll work as part of a team, supervising pupils and ensuring strict adherence to all legal and school regulations. Key duties include preparing the exam room , admitting and quietly seating candidates , and managing the distribution and collection of exam papers. 

You will maintain efficient timekeeping , deal calmly with minor behaviour issues , and be prepared to escort candidates in an emergency. Your vigilance ensures a fair and compliant environment for all students.

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We are seeking reliable, conscientious, and flexible individuals with a good standard of education. While prior school experience is welcome, it's not essential. You must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills , a calm and self-confident demeanour , and be able to work effectively on your own initiative. Knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality/data protection is required , along with the ability to maintain good organisational standards.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)

• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.