An exciting opportunity has arisen for a casual Exam Invigilator at Bradford Alternative Provision Academy.

The successful candidate will ensure the smooth running of examinations, supervise students during examinations, ensure all procedures are followed and maintain the integrity of the exams. The successful applicant would be ideally available to work during the peak exam periods of November, January, March, May and June. 

You will be supporting our students throughout their exams whilst ensuring policies and procedures are followed to maintain the integrity of examinations. You will play a big part in ensuring these young people achieve the best outcomes possible, in their personal development and academically.

About our school

Bradford Alternative Provision Academy is part of Exceed Academies Trust, which currently consists of fourteen academies; ten primary schools, an all-through primary-to-secondary academy, two alternative provision academies (Primary and Secondary), and a specialist setting for children/young people who suffer from social, emotional and mental health difficulties.  The Trust has an excellent reputation within Bradford and beyond, and an outstanding track record of supporting staff in developing their careers through specialist training lead by the Exceed Teaching School Hub and our Outstanding SCITT.

If you'd like to know more about our school, please visit our website at Bradford AP Academy - Home.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent English language, reading, writing and comprehension skills 
• Good numeracy skills 
• Flexibility around working hours 
• Good time management and organisational skills

Key responsibilities would include: 

• To start, supervise and finish both internal and external examinations.
• To facilitate the provision of an environment which allows students to perform to the best of their ability and to relax and concentrate on the task at hand, as much as is practicable.
• To ensure that the Examination Board’s regulations are adhered to.
• To uphold the integrity of the examinations.
• Assist with any issues that arise during the examination.
• Ensure there is enough equipment, and the equipment is appropriate to the needs of the exam.
• Prepare the exam room as required by the examination board.
• Distribute and collect exam papers and materials as required
• Reading and scribing for students when needed.
• Assisting with any persons needing to leave the examination room.
• Ensure that pupils adhere to the exam rules/regulations

• We can offer:

• Supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents
• Fantastic outdoor facilities
• Opportunities for further development and training
• A healthy work-life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

We would warmly encourage any interested candidates to visit our school setting.  In order to do so, please contact Suzy Zito on 01274 491986 to make the necessary arrangements. 

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.  All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

 Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice.  We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.  We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably.  We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations.  We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable.  Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form.  Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.