Start date:   September 2026

Closing date:   Wednesday 24^th June, 9.00am

Shortlisting date:  Wednesday 24^th June

Interview date:   To be confirmed

Contract:  Casual

Working hours:   Casual

Working pattern:  Exam periods and includes attendance of team meetings and training events

Salary Range:   £12.85 (pending pay award) plus 12.07% holiday pay

A flexible, rewarding opportunity to support students during key milestones in their educational journey.

Why this role matters: As an Exam Invigilator, you are the face of reassurance and structure when students need it most. By ensuring our examination venues run smoothly and strictly according to regulation, you directly help students focus entirely on achieving their best.

Key Responsibilities: Working casually as part of our examinations team, your day-to-day activities will include:

• Venue Setup & Support: Assisting the Examinations Officer with laying out stationery, equipment, and exam papers prior to the start of sessions.
• Candidate Guidance: Directing candidates to their seats, advising them on permitted possessions, and maintaining absolute silence inside the venue.
• Session Supervision: Invigilating during exams, escorting candidates on supervised toilet breaks, and dealing with queries or irregularities in accordance with strict Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) rules.
• Access Arrangements: Acting as a trusted Reader or Scribe for students who have specific access or SEND arrangements in place.
• Close of Sessions: Collecting, collating, and packing scripts and equipment at the end of an exam, ensuring students leave the venue quietly and orderly.

What You’ll Bring (Knowledge & Experience): We are looking for reliable, clear-headed individuals who possess:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong numeracy skills and a high level of punctuality.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure, think quickly, and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build quick, trusting, and professional relationships with young people.
• A flexible approach to a dynamic working environment, with a willingness to undertake occasional manual lifting of exam stationery.
• An understanding of equal opportunities, SEND needs, and general examination processes (training will be provided)

 The "Why Us" Difference

• True Flexibility: Ideal for individuals seeking casual work that fits around other life, retirement, or study commitments.
• Full Training Provided: We will fully prepare you for the role with structured training meetings.
• A Supportive Environment: Work alongside a collaborative school team (including the SEND and Exams departments) who value your time and contribution.

For more details, please see the Job Description in the attached pack.  If you would like to know more about this opportunity, or to arrange visit or a call please contact recruitment@kingsdownschool.co.uk 

This role includes regulated activity relevant to children. 

The River Learning Trust and Kingsdown School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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