Casual Examination Invigilator

Grade 1 - SCP2 - £12.65 per hour

Required:  As soon as possible

Our school is currently seeking reliable, attentive, and professional Casual Examination Invigilators to support the smooth and secure running of our examinations.

This important role involves working closely with our experienced exams team and teaching staff to ensure that all examinations are conducted in accordance with established regulations and school procedures. You will play a key part in maintaining a calm, supportive, and well‑organised environment, helping to safeguard the integrity of the examination process.

This position is ideal for individuals who are dependable, professional, and able to remain composed under pressure. It is a valuable opportunity for anyone interested in gaining experience in an educational setting or wishing to contribute to the success and wellbeing of our pupils.

If you are committed, approachable, and interested in being part of a supportive school community, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School is part of the Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company along with Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School and Christ the King, St Augustine’s,    St Thomas More, St Elizabeth’s and St John Vianney Catholic Primary Schools which are all located in Coventry.  Our Academy moto is “Achieving together in Faith”. 

Main duties and responsibilities

 Support for the examination process:

·         To work with the Examination Team to ensure the successful operation of the examination process in school.

·         To be familiar with the guidance for invigilators and instructions provided for conduct of the examination by the Examination Officer and/ or relevant Examination Board.

·         To supervise the admission of candidates into the examination room and to help them find their allocated seats quietly and efficiently.

·         To distribute question papers, answer booklets and associated materials at the beginning of the examination and to collect them at the end.

·         To assist in the efficient timekeeping of the examination and ensure that a clock, visible to all candidates is in the examination room and Examination Board instructions for candidates are displayed in line with legal requirements.

·         To ensure any minor behaviour issues are dealt with in accordance with school policy, report any breaches of the Examination Code of Conduct to the Examination Officer immediately and make a record of the problem in the examinations incident book.

·         To ensure the examination room is clear and tidy for the next session and to check examination desks for any graffiti.

Support for candidates:

·         To supervise candidates in a quiet and unobtrusive manner to ensure that the regulations on conduct, communication etc. are strictly observed.

·         To facilitate access arrangements for candidates, for example, as a reader, scribe etc.

·         To respond to candidates’ queries in accordance with examination regulations.

·         To provide candidates with additional paper and/ or equipment as necessary and in accordance with examination board regulations.

·         To escort and supervise candidates who may need to leave the examination room in an emergency.

Support for the School:

·         Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

·         Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

·         Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

·         Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

·         Any other related duties as may arise.

Safer Recruitment at Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School

Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School is part of Holy Cross Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, medical clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online social media check will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all conditional offers of employment.