Exam Invigilator

Kingsbury Green Academy

Salary: Grade B - £12.26 per hour (updated pay grade to reflect NJC uplift)

Contract: Permanent and casual

Closing date: 09.00am, Friday 4th April 2025

Interview Date: TBC
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Overview

Kingsbury Green Academy is part of the successful Ascend Learning Trust.  In April 2022, Ofsted judged Kingsbury Green Academy as ‘Good’ in every inspection category.  We are ambitious to build on this judgement by being recognised as an ‘Outstanding’ school in every sense of the word.

We are looking to increase our team of Examination Invigilators to supervise students taking external exams (GCSE, GCE and vocational qualifications), and all internal exams.

You will be required to work throughout the year, but predominantly in April, May and June on a casual basis.

Main duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• Preparing the examinations room, including distribution of papers
• Supervising entry and seating of candidates
• Supervising candidates in a quiet and unobtrusive manner
• Responding to candidates’ queries in accordance with the exam regulations
• Supervising any candidates who may need to leave the room in accordance with exam regulations
• Acting as a reader/scribe for students
• Distributing additional paper/equipment as required
• Ensuring that efficient time keeping is maintained
• Concluding an exam in accordance with exam procedures
• Assist in the collecting and sorting of exam papers and scripts
• Ensuring the security of exam papers and scripts
• Full training will be provided for successful candidates.
  

Successful candidates will be:

• reliable & punctual
• honest & trustworthy
• observant & alert
• able to work as part of a team
• Applicants do not need to be available for 5 days a week.  This role often suits people who have other commitments / jobs on certain days. This role also suits people who are only available for part of a day i.e. mornings or afternoons.

Why choose us?

Kingsbury Green Academy, judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in every category when inspected in April 2022, is part of the successful Ascend Learning Trust.  We are an ambitious, forward thinking 11-18 years Academy situated in a beautiful location on the outskirts of Calne in Wiltshire. 

Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.

Ascend Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone. All our young people receive a holistic, world class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges. They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future.

If you want to be a part of this, and work alongside ambitious, compassionate, and dedicated people we welcome your application. Our mission is to develop and retain high quality professional who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision.

Together we will foster a culture of compassion and inclusivity with high expectations and standards for all. Where horizons are limitless, and education is unmissable.

Together we Belong, Believe, Become.

We also offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores, restaurants, cinemas, and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a cycle to work scheme. We have a wide range of benefits including:

• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores
• Free flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Provider
• Excellent Pension Schemes
• Generous annual leave including Wellbeing Days
  

Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.

At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team.

Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality. If you need any assistance completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or alternatively you can email recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Please note: Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.

In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.