Exam Invigilator

Cape Cornwall School, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7JX

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Zero hours contract for Exam Invigilators. As and when needed. Term time only
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: £12.60

What skills and experience we're looking for

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with the Local Monitoring Committee of both Cape Cornwall School and St Just Primary School, are seeking reliable, calm and confident individuals to join our team of Casual Exam Invigilators. This role is essential to ensuring the smooth running and integrity of our internal and external examinations.

As an Exam Invigilator, you will:

- Supervise students during examinations in accordance with school and exam board guidelines;

- Ensure a quiet, calm and supportive environment for all candidates;

- Distribute and collect exam papers and materials;

- Monitor students throughout the exam to prevent misconduct;

- Assist with the set-up and clearing of exam rooms.

Full training will be provided. This role is ideal for anyone looking for flexible, occasional work during the school day.

What the school offers its staff

Working for TPAT and Benefits

‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019

We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.

We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.

If you choose to work for us, you will receive:

• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Exams Invigilator JD&PS_Mar 26.pdf - 857 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cape Cornwall School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 284 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cape Cornwall School website
• Email address: recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
• Phone number: 01736788501
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cape-cornwall-school-penzance

https://cape.cornwall.sch.uk/be-inspired/

Arranging a visit to Cape Cornwall School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.

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