Charles Read Academy is now recruiting for an Exam Invigilator. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.  From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

Casual contract, term time only

 To assist in the setting up of the examination room(s).

·         To ensure the correct candidates are in the correct place.

·         To maintain security and confidentiality, ensuring that they do not discuss examinations which have been held at the Academy.

·         To assist in the opening and distributing of examination papers.

·         To ensure candidates have the required stationery/equipment they need in the examination.

·         To ensure no inappropriate items are brought into the examination, such as mobile phones, personal stereos, revision notes or other items of stationery unless otherwise notified.

·         Ensure late candidates are briefed, seated and allowed to partake in the examination with minimum disruption.

·         To distribute additional paper/equipment as required.

·         To respond to any questions candidates may have during the examination but not to assist candidates in their answers.

·         To supervise candidates in a quiet and unobtrusive manner.

·         To supervise any candidates who may need to leave the room in accordance with examination regulations.

·         To supervise ‘clash’ candidates between examinations.

·         Ensure examination conditions are maintained until candidates are dismissed from the room.

·         Collect examination papers in attendance register order.

·         Ensure examination papers are never left unattended and are safely delivered to the Examination Officer.

·         Ensure everything is collected from examination desks.

·         Ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with the JCQ instructions booklet and Academy policies and procedures are adhered to.

·         To assist candidates with approved access arrangements such as a reader, scribe, prompter.

About our Academy

We have a strong sense of purpose and are fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody our values of confidence, resilience, ambition, courage, respect and aspiration. We are intent on developing a love of learning amongst our students, offering them a broad and balanced curriculum, enhanced by a range of enrichment activities designed to support their personal growth. We encourage all students to take responsibility for their own learning.

We are ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We are very proud of our community and believe we offer something genuinely different and exciting for those who join us. Our rural setting allows us the privilege of working in a stimulating and dynamic   school that, combined with our co-educational ethos and smaller size, engenders a culture that genuinely cherishes individuality, aims to instil creativity and independence and celebrates open-minded thinking. Underpinned by our values of Confidence, Resilience, Ambition, Courage, and Aspiration we are student focused and we believe that there are no limits for outstanding learning and outstanding achievement.  We have high expectations of our students and staff, high aspirations for them and demonstrate complete belief in them all.  

Salary & Benefits

• NJC 2, £12.65 per hour, plus holiday pay of £1.52
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

The successful candidate will ideally:

• Have experience of working with young people aged 11-19 in a secondary school
• Have a willingness to undertake further work-related training
• Have good ICT skills or be willing to learn (including using Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Have knowledge and understanding of strategies to overcome barriers to learning, and poor behaviour and/or have a willingness to work with a team who leads behaviour modifications
• Can work flexibly as part of a team
• Good organisation, time management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Be willing to undertake first aid training
• Have a commitment to inclusion
• Help foster a culture of high expectations
• Have a commitment to the school’s ethos and vision
• Be able to establish strong relationships with students and staff
• Model professional standards across all areas of work. 
• Administer daily welfare check each morning with the families of all vulnerable pupils who are absent that morning and record the details of the conversations.
• To conduct home visits where appropriate and always with another DRET colleague
• To work with individual pupils and their family in setting targets for improved attendance and reviewing success on a regular basis, always intervening to sustain improvement
• To conduct daily attendance checks for pupils attending alternative providers and hospital schools on the one allocated attendance day.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.  From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT).  Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ button. 

 Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.