Casual Exam Invigilator
Mercia Northridge School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8NH30 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 October 2026
Closing date
1 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Grade 3, SCP 5 £26,428 FTE (£13.70 per hour)
Casual Exam Invigilator job summary
Salary Grade 3, SCP 5 £26,428 FTE (£13.70 per hour)
Contract term Casual
Start date As soon as possible
Closing date Midnight Sunday 1 November 2026
Mercia Learning Trust
Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and four secondary schools located in Sheffield. Established in 2012, with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serving over 6100 pupils, with over 800 staff.
Why do we exist?
• To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.
How do we behave?
• We are kind - showing care and supporting each other.
• We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first.
• We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.
What do we do?
• We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.
How will we succeed?
• A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control.
• Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.
• Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success.
Our staff are a crucial part of our trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.
Mercia Northridge School
Mercia Northridge School is a secondary school for children aged 11 - 16. It is situated in Sheffield and has over 700 pupils on roll. The school believes in traditional methods of teaching and academic rigour, with a strong focus on behaviour, closely modelled on Mercia School.
Mercia Northridge School strives to provide all pupils, no matter their background or starting point, an academic curriculum that allows them to excel and thrive when they leave. We are committed to the most vulnerable pupils, and we are recruiting those who believe that high standards and expectations are necessary to lead pupils towards success.
It is a fantastic time to join the school. We are steadfast in our belief that Mercia Northridge School can become one of the best schools in England. That work is well underway, and we are looking for a new exam invigilator who can contribute positively to this vital work.
The role
We are seeking reliable and professional exam invigilators to join our team. Playing a vital role in the examination process, you will help ensure examinations run smoothly, fairly and in accordance with examination board regulations.
You will work closely with the examinations officer to provide a calm and purposeful environment in which pupils can perform at their very best.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of our outstanding pupils and play an important role within our school community.
The candidate
You will be a reliable and organised individual with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high professional standards. You will understand the importance of following procedures accurately and working effectively as part of a team.
Flexible and approachable, you will communicate effectively with pupils and colleagues alike. We are looking for someone who will quickly fit into our school community, embrace training and development opportunities, and contribute positively to every examination session.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Mercia Northridge School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- Up to 900 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Mercia Northridge School opened in September 2026 as the eighth school to join Mercia Learning Trust. Mercia Northridge School is a secondary school for children aged 11 - 16. It is situated in Sheffield and has over 700 pupils on roll.
Mercia Northridge School strives to provide all pupils, no matter their background or starting point, an academic curriculum that allows them to excel and thrive when they leave.
We are committed to the most vulnerable pupils, and we are recruiting those who believe that high standards and expectations are necessary to lead pupils towards success.
We passionately believe in the need for a warm/strict approach as the bedrock of any success for pupils. Clarity and consistency are paramount for both pupils and staff as we work together to achieve our shared aspirations.
Our pedagogical approach is clearly defined, emphasising direct instruction, the use of visualisers and high-level questioning to enhance learning. While we have established a strong level of consistency that supports pupil progress, we continually strive for excellence.
We are seeking dedicated professionals who can help us build on this foundation and drive our ambitions forward.
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