Exam Invigilator

Wyvern Academy, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9SH

55 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.67 Hourly Grade 3, NJC scale point 5

Exam Invigilator job summary

About Us

Wyvern Academy is a vibrant, inclusive school located in Darlington, operating within the Consilium Academies Trust. Our mission is built on the principles of Excellence, Equity and Integrity, ensuring that every student—regardless of background—has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

As an Invigilator, you will play a key part in maintaining these values during critical examination periods.

The Role

As an Exam Invigilator, you will:

• Ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations.
• Maintain the security, confidentiality, and integrity of exam materials.
• Assist with setting up exam rooms and supervising students throughout the exam.
• Follow Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations.
• Provide a calm, supportive presence for students.
• Work as part of a team to manage the smooth running of the exam process.

This is a casual, flexible role, ideal for someone looking to support education while working around other commitments. Full training will be provided.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need previous experience—just the right mindset and willingness to learn. Essential qualities:

• Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility during exam periods
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Why Join Us?

As part of Consilium Academies, you’ll be joining a supportive community committed to professional development, wellbeing, and equity. We value our staff and provide access to training through our Centre for Professional Learning, helping you grow in your role and beyond.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Wyvern Academy, please contact kate.jackson@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 2nd November 2026.

Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Wyvern Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 464 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wyvern Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wyvern-academy

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