Job Title: Exams Invigilators

Salary: £13.68 per hour

Contract: As & when required

Location: Alperton, London

Aspire | Commit | Succeed

We are a split-site school, with a short walk of approximately 8 minutes between sites, and on-site parking is available. 

Alperton Community School is a large, mixed 11–18 academy, with over 350 students in our thriving Sixth Form. Due to our growing popularity and continued success, we have recently expanded our intake to 12 forms in each year group.

We are a truly inclusive school, reflecting the wonderfully diverse and vibrant local community we serve. Our students are exceptionally well behaved, hardworking, and ambitious to succeed.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection (July 2021), the school was graded Good, with inspectors noting:

• “Pupils like coming to school and they enjoy their lessons.”

• “Pupils can focus because they feel safe.”

• “Leaders’ expectations of all pupils are high.”

• “Pupils behave well in school. They focus on their learning in lessons. Pupils follow teachers’ instructions and listen to one another.”

Student progress at both GCSE and A Level has consistently been well above national averages. Outcomes for disadvantaged students closely match those of their peers. In 2023, our Progress 8 score was 0.82 (well above average), and our A Level progress placed us in the top 1% of schools nationally. A high proportion of our students go on to study at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities.

Attendance across the school is excellent, and the percentage of students continuing into education, employment or training is significantly above the national average.

Our achievements have been recognised with several recent accolades, including the 2022 Pearson Making a Difference Award. We were also shortlisted for the TES School of the Year and won the TES Maths Team of the Year.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a friendly, highly supportive, and committed team within a culture of success and professional growth. The school offers outstanding support for Early Career Teachers during their induction year.

We are a split-site school, with a short walk of approximately 8 minutes between sites, and on-site parking is available.

The Role  

To uphold the integrity of the external examination process and ensure all internal exams are conducted to a high standard. The job role is initially to cover the examinations taking place throughout the summer term with a possibility of covering future exam periods. This is a casual contract, hours to be arranged with the Lead Exams Invigilator during examination periods during October, November, January, March, May and June, with odd extra days possible at other times of year as required

The Person

We are seeking a diligent Exams Invigilator, preferably with an educational background or an interest in education, who will relate positively to all learners, be extremely reliable and adaptable with good verbal communication skills, and comfortable addressing large groups of students.

What We Offer

Continuing Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cashback Health Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension Scheme

Key Dates

Closing Date: This is an open application with no closing date. We will vet applications on a periodical basis and call suitable candidates in for an interview.

Supplementary Information  

Applicants who have applied for this post in the last 6 months need not apply.

We are committed to safer recruitment and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The successful candidate(s) will be required to undertake an Enhanced and Barred Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and register the DBS on the Update Service.

Please note: CVs will not be considered as part of your application.

Applicants may be contacted for a brief pre-screening call as part of our interview process to assess their suitability for the role.

Only successful candidates will be notified. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.