Exam Invigilator

📍 Location: Thornhill Academy
💰 Salary: NJC Grade 3 PayScale 5 £13.67 per hour
⏳ Contract and Working Pattern: Casual
📅 Start Date: ASAP

Join Our Mission of Excellence and Equity

Washington Academy, part of Consilium Academies, is seeking reliable and committed Exam Invigilators to join our team and support the smooth running of examinations throughout the academic year.

At Consilium Academies, we are driven by our values of Excellence, Equity, and Integrity. We believe every student deserves an outstanding education and the opportunity to fulfil their potential, regardless of background. At Thornhill Academy, we are proud to serve a vibrant and diverse community, where over 35 languages are spoken and every individual is celebrated for who they are.

About the Role

As an Exam Invigilator, you will play a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the examination process. You will ensure that exams are conducted fairly, smoothly, and in accordance with regulations, helping our students to perform at their best.

Main responsibilities include:

• Supervising students during examinations to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Preparing exam rooms and distributing exam papers and materials.
• Providing clear instructions to candidates and maintaining a calm exam environment.
• Recording attendance and reporting any incidents or irregularities.
• Collecting and securing exam scripts and materials after each session.

Full training will be provided — no prior experience is required.

About You

We’re looking for individuals who are:
✅ Reliable, punctual, and flexible.
✅ Calm, confident, and able to remain professional under pressure.
✅ Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
✅ Team players with attention to detail and accuracy.
✅ Able to follow procedures and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Basic IT skills (email, mobile communication) are also required.

Why Join Washington Academy and Consilium Academies?

• A supportive, values-driven Trust committed to staff development through our Centre for Professional Learning.
• A strong sense of community and inclusion — we celebrate diversity in all its forms.
• The opportunity to contribute to an environment where every student and staff member can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Additional Information

• This is a casual contract, with hours agreed in advance of each exam period.
• The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and safeguarding vetting procedures.
• Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Washington Academy, please contact david.gilboydodds@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 31^st December 2025

Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.