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Category: Education Support (School Based)

Start Date: April 2026

Closing Date: Tue, Mar 3, 2026

Job Weeks: 38 Weeks

Hours: Casual Contract, Variable Hours

Type: Casual , Variable Hours

Job Reference: FEB20263593

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale B - £12.65 per hour (plus holiday pay)

Casual Contract, Variable Hours

Start Date: April 2026

East Point Academy is recruiting for reliable and hardworking people to join our exam invigilation team. We are looking for people who can be available on a casual and flexible basis to invigilate external and internal examinations. The role also involves providing assistance as scribes or readers to students who need extra support in exams.

The main examination period is May and June but there are other times throughout the year when invigilators are required. We do require a commitment that you will be available for mock exams (November and February/March) and May and June which is our peak period for examinations.

Please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 10. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.

• To ensure the fair and proper conduct of exams in an environment that enables a student to perform at their best.
• To ensure that exams are carried out in accordance with the rules set out by the examination boards and East Point Academy
• To be punctual for duty and reliable.

• Good numeracy and literacy levels
• Flexible approach to work
• Computer literacy is important as you will be required to work with a computer on occasion
• Previous experience would be helpful although not essential, as training will be provided.

East Point Academy is the first secondary school to see the sunrise every day; East Point Academy is a great place to work. The school’s values help the academy prepare pupils to be successful in the community, both while at school and throughout their life beyond. East Point students and staff embody the core values which reflects in all the school does. Students are taught to be independent thinkers, giving them the knowledge and the skills to be the change they want to see in the world.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.

The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

For information on what it is like to live and work in Lowestoft, click here. East Point Academy was inspected by Ofsted in February 2022, achieving another Good rating. “Pupils feel safe at the school. There are clear routines for behaviour which help pupils meet teachers’ high expectations. In lessons, behaviour is calm, with pupils’ attention focused on learning.”

When you join Inspiration Trust's thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be.

Discussions about the role are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by emailing the PA to the Principal, juliecollins@inspirationtrust.org

To apply for this role please click the Apply button on this page to complete the online application form.

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Tuesday 3rd March 2026

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: FEB20263593 .