Examinations Invigilators
Kingsbury Green Academy

We are looking to increase our team of Examination Invigilators to supervise students taking external exams (GCSE, GCE and vocational qualifications), and all internal exams.

Kingsbury Green Academy is part of the successful Ascend Learning Trust.  In April 2022, Ofsted judged Kingsbury Green Academy as ‘Good’ in every inspection category.  We are ambitious to build on this judgement by being recognised as an ‘Outstanding’ school in every sense of the word.

You will be required to work throughout the year, but predominantly in April, May and June on a casual basis.

Main duties and responsibilities are as follows:

·        Preparing the examinations room, including distribution of papers

·        Supervising entry and seating of candidates.

·        Supervising candidates in a quiet and unobtrusive manner

·        Responding to candidates’ queries in accordance with the exam regulations

·        Supervising any candidates who may need to leave the room in accordance with exam regulations

·        Acting as a reader/scribe for students

·        Distributing additional paper/equipment as required

·        Ensuring that efficient time keeping is maintained

·        Concluding an exam in accordance with exam procedures

·        Assist in the collecting and sorting of exam papers and scripts

·        Ensuring the security of exam papers and scripts

Full training will be provided for successful candidates.

Successful candidates will be:

Reliable & punctual

·        Honest & trustworthy

·        Observant & alert

·        Able to work as part of a team

Applicants do not need to be available for 5 days a week.  This role often suits people who have other commitments / jobs on certain days. This role also suits people who are only available for part of a day i.e. mornings or afternoons.

For further details of this role, please visit the vacancies section on our website at www.kingsburygreenacademy.com

Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual-orientation or religion. 

Please note any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. 

In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process.  If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment, regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment.  Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.