Exam Invigilator
Washington Academy, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2AA71 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
31 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
20 October 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
- NJC Grade 3 PayScale 5 £13.67 per hour
Additional allowances
NJC Grade 3 PayScale 5 £13.67 per hour
Exam Invigilator job summary
Exam Invigilator
📍 Location: Thornhill Academy
💰 Salary: NJC Grade 3 PayScale 5 £13.67 per hour
⏳ Contract and Working Pattern: Casual
📅 Start Date: ASAP
Join Our Mission of Excellence and Equity
Thornhill Academy, part of Consilium Academies, is seeking reliable and committed Exam Invigilators to join our team and support the smooth running of examinations throughout the academic year.
At Consilium Academies, we are driven by our values of Excellence, Equity, and Integrity. We believe every student deserves an outstanding education and the opportunity to fulfil their potential, regardless of background. At Thornhill Academy, we are proud to serve a vibrant and diverse community, where over 35 languages are spoken and every individual is celebrated for who they are.
Following our “Good” Ofsted rating in May 2024 and ahead of our upcoming school rebuild in 2026, this is an exciting time to join our journey of continuous improvement and success.
About the Role
As an Exam Invigilator, you will play a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the examination process. You will ensure that exams are conducted fairly, smoothly, and in accordance with regulations, helping our students to perform at their best.
Main responsibilities include:
- Supervising students during examinations to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Preparing exam rooms and distributing exam papers and materials.
- Providing clear instructions to candidates and maintaining a calm exam environment.
- Recording attendance and reporting any incidents or irregularities.
- Collecting and securing exam scripts and materials after each session.
Full training will be provided — no prior experience is required.
About You
We’re looking for individuals who are:
✅ Reliable, punctual, and flexible.
✅ Calm, confident, and able to remain professional under pressure.
✅ Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
✅ Team players with attention to detail and accuracy.
✅ Able to follow procedures and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Basic IT skills (email, mobile communication) are also required.
Why Join Thornhill Academy and Consilium Academies?
- A supportive, values-driven Trust committed to staff development through our Centre for Professional Learning.
- A strong sense of community and inclusion — we celebrate diversity in all its forms.
- The opportunity to contribute to an environment where every student and staff member can thrive and achieve their full potential.
Additional Information
- This is a casual contract, with hours agreed in advance of each exam period.
- The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and safeguarding vetting procedures.
- 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.
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 Thornhill Academy, please contact kate.jackson@consilium-at.com
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 31st December 2025
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Washington Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 594 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Washington Academy website
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