Contract: Casual - Working hours and days will vary and are dependent on the needs of the Academy
Hourly pay rate: £12.60 per hour
We are seeking to recruit Exam Invigilators to work with our existing team, to facilitate the smooth running of the secondary public and internal examinations here at The Burgess Hill Academy.
The post would be ideally suited to applicants who feel a sense of responsibility for today’s young people and who are able to work flexible daytime hours. This is a casual contract, so hours and days will vary dependent on need. However, availability between the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm is required. Examinations take place throughout the academic year, starting in October and ending with the GCSE examinations in May and June.

The role involves:

• Assisting with the set up of exam rooms
• Patrolling exam rooms during exams and monitoring students behaviour
• Collecting exam papers at the end of exams
• Ensuring compliance with statutory policies related to the role

WE TRULY VALUE THE EXPERIENCE, DEDICATION, AND COMMITMENT OF ALL OUR EMPLOYEES AND BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF MOTIVATED AND HAPPY STAFF. THIS IS WHY WE SEEK TO ENRICH AND REWARD OUR EMPLOYEES WHEREVER WE CAN, BY OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF EXCITING AND USEFUL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. THESE INCLUDE:

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 22.7%.
• Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

FIND OUT MORE

For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Sam East, Examinations and Student Outcomes Manager on s.east@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk
Key dates
Closing date: 4 May 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
Proposed start date: ASAP
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EXPERIENCE OF WORKING IN A SCHOOL OR WITH YOUNG PEOPLE WOULD BE AN ADVANTAGE, HOWEVER, FULL TRAINING FOR THE ROLE WILL BE PROVIDED. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR ARE APPLICANTS WHO CAN:

• Understand and apply detailed written instructions, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Concentrate and work quickly under pressure
• Maintain confidentially
• Use initiative in response to unexpected situations
• Be aware and committed to equal opportunities and diversity
  Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.

The role involves:

• Assisting with the set up of exam rooms
• Patrolling exam rooms during exams and monitoring students behaviour
• Collecting exam papers at the end of exams
• Ensuring compliance with statutory policies related to the rol