Exam Invigilator

Corby Business Academy, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 5EB

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  22 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.32 per hour
• Additional allowances:

  £12.32 per hour

Exam Invigilator job summary

Salary: £12.32 per hour

Location: Corby Business Academy

Closing Date: 9 October 2025

We are looking for reliable people to join our team of invigilators who are required during examination periods and standalone sessions throughout the academic year. No previous experience necessary, as training will be provided.

We welcome your application if you:

Have good organisational skills

Are willing to work as part of a team

Can be flexible

Will be punctual and reliable

Have good verbal and written English communication skills

Can understand and adhere to exam regulations

Will be confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in exam rooms

For further details please apply via MyNewTerm.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to add some additional invigilators to our Examination Team. You will be joining our friendly and vibrant Examination Team working closely with the Exams Officer and 12 other invigilators.

This role is integral to all students who attend Corby Business Academy. The role interacts with many of our employees in the Academy, therefore developing and nurturing effective working relationships is key to the success of the job holder. Attention to detail, conscientious and a diligent approach to work is essential, as is a strong worth ethic and team player skills.

About the department

The team is made up of an Exams Officer and 12 invigilators and together they are responsible for planning and managing all internal and external examinations throughout the year for both the Academy students and the Unit provision students within the school. It is everyone in the team’s responsibility to ensure that all examinations comply with strict JCQ guidelines.

About Corby Business Academy

Corby Business Academy is a school committed to providing the very best for the community it serves. We have already undergone significant change in recent years under new leadership and our goals for further development remain ambitious. We work relentlessly in providing a high quality broad and balanced curriculum with stimulating learning experiences for all our students.

This is underpinned by our strong sense of common purpose that is palpable in the Academy’s day to day operation. We aim to actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. Our staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.

In April 2023 the Academy was judged to be GOOD in all areas by OFSTED, who highlighted that:

“Leaders have brought about significant improvement at this school. They focus on providing an ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)”

“Leaders have raised their expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct, which is having a positive impact. Pupils behave very well in lessons. During lesson changeover times and at breaktimes, the school is calm and orderly”

“Parents and carers are positive about the education their children receive. One view shared by many was, ‘My child has thrived, been supported, encouraged, cared for and listened to at this school.”

The Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you:

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays. An additional 3 days after 5 years’ service and the ability to purchase up to 10 days additional leave per year.

One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.

Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.

A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day in term time, when you work in one of our Trust schools

Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.

Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.

Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP

Car Lease scheme via Tusker.

Cycle to Work scheme.

Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development

Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations

Be the difference - At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission - to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston Trust staff have access to first class professional development through our Centre for Professional Development, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub.

How to Apply

If you think you can contribute in this role and to our organisation we welcome your application!

Further details about the Academy, the above position and details of how to apply can be found in the applicant information pack or by telephoning 01536 303120. Details of how to apply are also found in the pack.

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection

The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy.

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 Corby Business Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1186 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Corby Business Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/corby-business-academy

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