Exam Invigilator

Washington Academy, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2AA

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  December 2026

• Closing date

  19 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 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: Grade 3 - NJC scale points 5 - £14.12 p/h

Exam Invigilator job summary

Are you looking for a flexible role where you can make a difference to young people at an important stage of their education? Do you have excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure?

As an Exam Invigilator, you will support the Exams Officer in ensuring the smooth running of examinations. You will supervise students during exams, uphold examination regulations and help create a calm and positive environment where students can perform at their best. No previous invigilation experience is required, as full training will be provided.

About Us

Washington Academy is a thriving and inclusive secondary school in Sunderland, committed to providing an engaging, high-quality education for all students. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment where every member of our community feels valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

As part of Consilium Academies, we are committed to excellence, equality and integrity, providing staff with outstanding development opportunities and a collaborative working environment.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is reliable, punctual and professional.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Has strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Remains calm and confident when working with groups of students.
• Can follow procedures and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Has basic IT skills.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Join Us?

As part of Consilium Academies, you will benefit from:

• Excellent professional development and training opportunities.
• Access to Trust-wide support and networks.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Vivup staff benefits platform.
• Flexible casual working arrangements.
• A supportive and welcoming team environment.

No Experience Required

Previous experience as an Exam Invigilator is not essential. Full training will be provided, making this role ideal for individuals looking for flexible work, those seeking experience within education, or candidates wanting to contribute to their local school community.

Applications and Information

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

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

Closing date for applications is 09.00am 19th November 2026
Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed.

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.

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.

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 Washington Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 627 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Washington Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/washington-academy

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