Exam Invigilator
Humberston Academy, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN36 4TF168 days remaining to apply
Closing date
1 September 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
11 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £12.65 - £12.65 Hourly NJC2 - £12.65ph plus holiday pay - casual contract
Exam Invigilator job summary
Are you looking for flexible, exam invigilation work? At Humberston Academy we have the opportunity for you support our students during the most vital time of the school life. Therefore, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic candidate to become part of this integral team at Humberston.
About our Academy
Humberston Academy is an oversubscribed ‘outstanding’ academy located in an affluent area of North East Lincolnshire. With Ofsted recognising the outstanding practice in place for Behaviour and Attitudes, Safeguarding and Personal Development, our students are in safe hands with regards to expert support. Humberston Academy achieved ‘World Class Schools’ status in December 2019 and re-accredited in 2022. Humberston Academy continues to deliver incredible opportunities to young people with a specific focus on STEM enrichment and favourable links to the apprenticeships industry as well as traditional route towards higher education.
Humberston Academy has also been appointed as the Teaching School Hub for the local region which will allow all colleagues to access leading edge career professional development in order to enhance the standard of teaching as well as the opportunity to deliver CPD to colleagues locally in our profession.
Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop their character and learn. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts as well as engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equip our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become active and purposeful global citizens.
At Humberston Academy we are committed to equality, inclusion and diversity. We are incredibly proud to have been awarded the Rainbow Flag award in 2022 and successfully re-accredited in 2025. In addition to this Humberston Academy prides itself on sharing important environmental values with all our stakeholders. This has allowed us to achieve Eco School Status since 2021. The successful applicant will be expected to be aligned to our ethos and culture as a member of Team Humberston.
We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
You will be joining a hard-working, friendly and supportive team community at a very exciting time as our academy goes from strength to strength.
About the role:
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.
To supervise candidates in a quiet and unobtrusive manner.
To supervise any candidates who may need to leave the room in accordance with examination regulations.
To supervise ‘clash’ candidates between examinations.
Ensure examination conditions are maintained until candidates are dismissed from the room.
Collect examination papers in attendance register order.
Ensure examination papers are never left unattended and are safely delivered to the Examination Officer.
Ensure everything is collected from examination desks.
Ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with the JCQ instructions booklet and Academy policies and procedures are adhered to.
To assist candidates with approved access arrangements such as a reader, scribe, prompter.
Who we are looking for:
Able to communicate effectively with students and parents to represent the Academy positively and feedback information as appropriate
Highly motivated
Ability to deal with confidential material
Enthusiastic and prepared to work hard
Commitment to safeguarding the children and young people in the school’s care
Honest and trustworthy
Good organisation and time management skills
Have high expectations of what students and staff can achieve
Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of Humberston Academy
Salary & Benefits
Pay - £12.65 per hour plus holiday pay accrual
Flexible hours
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Benefits Platform
- o holiday discounts
- o cinema tickets
- o restaurant booking discounts
o Cycle to Work Scheme
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We broaden 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 36 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.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ button.
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.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance
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 Humberston Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 890 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Humberston Academy website
Humberston Academy is an oversubscribed ‘outstanding’ academy located in an affluent area of North East Lincolnshire. As well as being an Ofsted graded outstanding academy, Humberston Academy achieved ‘World Class Schools’ status in December 2019. Humberston Academy continues to deliver incredible opportunities to young people with a specific focus on STEM enrichment and favourable links to the apprenticeships industry as well as traditional route towards higher education.
Humberston Academy has recently been appointed as the Teaching School Hub for the local region which will allow all colleagues to access leading edge career professional development in order to enhance the standard of teaching as well as the opportunity to deliver CPD to colleagues locally in our profession. Furthermore, we are the hub school for the National Mathematics and Physics SCITT which means we have an important role of training teachers for the future.
Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equip our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens and have a successful future.
We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
You will be joining a hard-working, friendly and supportive team community at a very exciting time as our academy goes from strength to strength.
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