Exam Invigilator
Aldridge School - A Science College, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0BG9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
6 April 2026
Closing date
6 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: This is a casual position. Hours are dependent on the needs of the School but will be during term-time, Monday – Friday. There will be opportunity to work year-round, with the main exam season taking place in May-June.
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- SP4 £11.98 plus Holiday pay £1.45
What skills and experience we're looking for
Post: Examinations Invigilator
Responsible to: Examinations Officers
Salary Scale: SP4 £11.98 plus Holiday pay £1.45
Purpose and Duties
• Invigilate both public and internal examinations in accordance with Examination Body regulations;• Supervise candidates held before or after assessments;• Undertake such administrative tasks as set by the exams officer, which may include but is not limited to taking registers and assisting the Exams Officer with the packing of scripts at the end of exams;• Promote the ethos and aims of Aldridge School and The Mercian Trust;• Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team (SLT) or Exams Officer.
Person Specification
• Accuracy and attention to detail• Reliability and punctuality• Ability to use initiative• Flexible approach to work• Ability to communicate with candidates and members of staff clearly and accurately• Effective oral and written communication skills• Ability to work to predetermined instructions• Ability to work as part of a team or alone as necessary• Ability to keep calm under pressure
Review and Amendment
This job description is not exhaustive nor exclusive; it should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive and will be subject to regular review. It does not constitute a fixed list of tasks. It reflects the core priorities of the role which are subject to change depending upon the changing needs of the school and of the students.
Aldridge School – An Academy, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.
How to Apply
Post: Examination Invigilator
Responsible to: Exams Officer
Contract and Salary: This is a casual position. Hours are dependent on the needs of the School but will be during term-time, Monday – Friday. There will be opportunity to work year-round, with the main exam season taking place in May-June. £13.43 p/h including holiday pay
Closing Date: 06th March 2026(We reserve the right to close applications early)
Interview Date: W/C 09th March 2026
How to apply: Application forms should be completed via The Mercian Trust Portal
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits of Working at Aldridge School
• Everyone has the highest expectations of behaviour, with all staff reinforcing those expectations
• A clear system of sanctions which is applied consistently so staff don't have battles with students
• Senior Leadership are very visible
• Excellent pastoral support offered through House Offices
• CPD tailored specifically to staff needs, based off their feedback
• Time for staff to put new things into action
• Non-hierarchical approach to professional development - there are things a senior leader can learn from an NQT and vice versa
• Regular Staff, Faculty and Pastoral briefings to support good communication
• Performance Management is tailored to faculty and individual needs. Data targets are not used punitively but aspirationally. We begin from the assumption that everyone will get the pay rise unless they haven't done all they can to improve student outcomes
• We are constantly streamlining all systems and processes so they take less time
• Open door Senior Leadership Team - no concern is ever too small
• Countless opportunities to get involved with the wider life of the school - Duke of Edinburgh, school performances, sports teams, music
• Contributions of staff recognised through 'Above and Beyond' draws each half term.
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Aldridge School - A Science College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1585 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Aldridge School - A Science College website
- Email address
- avneet.bhullar@merciantrust.org.uk
We are a comprehensive school of over 1500 students situated near the centre of Aldridge village. We believe that it is our responsibility to work to meet the needs of every individual student, challenging them to achieve their best, supporting them to become responsible young adults and preparing them for their next steps into the world of work or further education.
Aldridge School is a good school (Ofsted 2022). It is a school which is proud of its traditions and successes which have been achieved through hard work and high expectations. In particular, we encourage our students to be Respectful, Responsible, Resilient and Ready to learn in order that they will be happy and successful at school and in the wider world beyond.
Aldridge School has a dedicated, talented and conscientious team of staff who work together to provide a high standard of teaching, excellent pastoral care and professional support services. Our broad curriculum is designed to meet national expectations, be relevant and interesting, support our students in achieving the best possible standards in external examinations and to equip them with the skills they need to be successful in adult life.
Arranging a visit to Aldridge School - A Science College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email avneet.bhullar@merciantrust.org.uk.
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