Exam Invigilators

Burnt Mill Academy Trust; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Harlow is seeking Exam Invigilators to assist during internal and external examinations. The role involves distributing exam papers, ensuring compliance with regulations, and following the Exams Officer's instructions. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills, be reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Training is provided, and hours are flexible based on examination schedules, mostly between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Must be capable of working independently and within a team.
• Reliability and punctuality are critical attributes.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and collect exam papers.
• Ensure compliance with examination regulations.
• Follow instructions given by the Exams Officer.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organised manner

Reliable and punctual

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

Sir Frederick Gibberd College are seeking to appoint Exam Invigilators to join our experienced team and assist with both internal and external examinations throughout the academic year.

Key Responsibilities

• Distributing and collecting exam papers
• Ensuring full compliance with examination regulations in exam rooms
• Following instructions given by the Exams Officer

Person Specification

Applicants should:

• Have excellent communication skills
• Be able to work methodically and in an organised manner
• Be capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• Be reliable and punctual
• Previous experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Availability Requirements

• Applicants must be available on an ad hoc basis during November, January, May, and June.
• Applicants must be available for the exam season covering GCSE and A Levels, (May and June) and other ad hoc PPE sessions throughout the academic year.
• The hours of work are typically between 8.30am and 4.00pm; however, as the hours are determined by each examination, working times may vary from day to day

Additional Information

• All applicants will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check
• Hours will be allocated in advance under a casual contract
• We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close the advert if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date

About The School

Sir Frederick Gibberd College is an aspirational 11-18 school in Harlow, Essex, with outstanding ambition. Sir Frederick Gibberd College is on its path to excellence: a place where high quality teaching and learning is delivered, where exemplary behaviour and care is guaranteed, where great outcomes are attained and opportunities for all to achieve and flourish is a given. The school opened in September 2019, named after the celebrated architect who designed Harlow as one of the UK's first post‑war New Towns. From its inception, the school has been dedicated to providing high‑quality education to the local community. It has grown from a cohort of Year 7 students to a whole community where students, their families and the public come together to learn, have fun and make a difference. In September 2021, the sixth form opened, expanding the provision of quality education for the young people of Harlow. At Sir Frederick Gibberd College, students are given every opportunity to achieve this‑ with a personalised curriculum, rich and innovative experiences outside of the classroom.

About The Trust

BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted. The Trust’s vision is clear - to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high‑achieving, and independent individuals.

BMAT Education is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)