Exam Invigilator

at  Charles Read AcademyLincolnshire

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths
• Administrative skills and experience
• Reliable, well motivated and hard working
• Full understanding of confidentiality
• Experience working with children
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Positive about young people and the importance of education
• Have high expectations of what students and staff can achieve
• Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of a successful Academy
• Able to develop and co-ordinate a sustainable strategy towards extra curriculum activities
  For further information on what an exam invigilator does and what we are looking for, please view the job description person specification

ABOUT THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST

The David Ross Education Trust () mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This Exam Invigilator role is Casual/ Zero Hours Contract
Provide support to the Examination and Data Officer in all matters relating to the management of examinations.
To assist in the setting up of the examination room(s).
To ensure the correct candidates are in the correct place.
To maintain security and confidentiality, ensuring that they do not discuss examinations which have been held at the Academy.
To assist in the opening and distributing of examination papers.
To ensure candidates have the required stationery/ equipment they need in the examination.
To ensure no inappropriate items are brought into the examination, such as mobile phones, personal stereos, revision notes or other items of stationery unless otherwise notified.
Ensure late candidates are briefed, seated and allowed to partake in the examination with minimum disruption.
To distribute additional paper/equipment as required.
To respond to any questions candidates may have during the examination but not to assist candidates in their answers.
Casual contract – zero hours
If appropriate, we will provide you with training to enable you to carry out these duties.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ADVISED. WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS FOR OUR ROLES AND THEREFORE HAVE TO CLOSE THE VACANCY PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE IN ORDER TO REVIEW CANDIDATES’ DETAILS AGAINST OUR JOB CRITERIA BEFORE SHORTLISTING OR RE-OPENING THE VACANCY.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.