Exam Invigilator

Outwood Grange Academies Trust · York, England, United Kingdom

FULL TIME

Job Description

£14.88 per hour

Casual contract

Must be available for the Exam periods stated below

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.

It is vital you will be available for work during our exam periods stated below

January 5th-19th January

March 1st-16th March

10th May-9th July

10th -21st November 2027 tbc

Due to the nature of the role being seasonal it is not possible for people to be employed by multiple schools as an invigilator as the examination window is the same. Therefore, for operational delivery, it is essential you are available and can commit to the dates above.

Outwood Academy Easingwold offers

We are judged as Outstanding by Ofsted and the report published on 21st September 2022 said “Outwood Academy Easingwold is an aspirational and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to excel. Staff have the highest expectations of what pupils can achieve and ensure that they meet them.” They also stated "This is a caring community where pupils and staff value and appreciate each other." About our curriculum they wrote "The school’s ‘intrinsic’, ‘academic’, ‘enhancement’ and ‘elective’ curriculums combine to ensure that pupils receive an exceptional education."

We are regularly ranked in the top 20 in The Times top schools in the North.

We offer a high quality of education for our students and excellent career progression and training for staff.

We offer our colleagues extensive CPD opportunities.

You will see the investment that has been put into the school infrastructure to provide an environment that is conducive to learning.

You will find the staff and students friendly and welcoming.

If you share our vision, then why not join our family?

Should you have any queries regarding the role then please contact Catherine Baker – Exams Officer directly by email

Please ensure within your application that your employment and education history are listed fully and in chronological order with any gaps explained.

We offer free parking and can be accessed by public transport.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust provides a high-quality learning and cultural environment that inspires and motivates children. Whether you are ambitious for progression, or determined to be an outstanding member of our support teams, our Trust is for you. Leadership development, succession planning and capacity building are our major priorities as this enables us to facilitate rapid progression for those who want to advance at all levels.

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Closing date for applications is noon on 18 November 2026 and interviews will be held week commencing 23 November 2026.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER?

Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level. We also offer

Your starting salary with annual increments plus inflation linked increases. The starting salary within the grade advertised will be dependent upon your experience. You will also receive

A comprehensive induction and training process

Automatic enrolment into an increasingly rare and valuable defined Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates

Flexible family friendly policies from day one

Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period

Holidays: A minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service)

A range of working patterns are available dependant upon the role

Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to

Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues

Emotional support and counselling for a wide range of personal and work issues

Legal guidance

Financial guidance and debt counselling

Child and dependent care support and advice

Support for managers

We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing strategy and menopause policy along with menopause champions based in our academies. Other benefits include

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing

Access to various discount sites

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.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please Click Here

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of primary, junior and secondary academies. We are a dynamic organisation, recognised nationally as one of the highest performing family of schools in the North of England, and we currently sponsor over 40 schools.

Our educational blueprint has been developed through leading and supporting schools over many years.

We have used this successful blueprint to sponsor academies and have a transformational effect on children’s life chances within very quick timescales.

We feel strongly that academies should enhance the education provision of the community they serve, in addition to driving up standards and playing a central role in regeneration. This is because we believe that improving the life chances of young people is essential to developing a strong local and national economy.

We are now comprised of over 40 schools who work together to ensure that all children, irrespective of their starting point, receive an excellent education. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of children in our care, including the most vulnerable or challenging.

Company	Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Location	York, England, United Kingdom
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	general

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