Exam Invigilator

Great Park Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 9FR

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.28 per hour + Real Living Wage (Non-contractual supplement)

Exam Invigilator job summary

We are seeking an Exam Invigilator to join our team at Great Park Academy. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, organised and professional individual to support the smooth running of school examinations. As an Exam Invigilator, you will play a vital role in ensuring examinations are conducted fairly, securely and in accordance with examination board regulations, helping students perform at their best in a calm and supportive environment.

Reporting to the Exams Manager, you will supervise students during examinations and help maintain the integrity of the examination process. Duties will include:

Preparing examination venues and distributing examination materials.

Supervising students before, during and after examinations.

Ensuring examination regulations and school procedures are followed at all times.

Maintaining the security and confidentiality of examination papers and materials.

Supporting students who require additional assistance during examinations where appropriate.

Reporting any concerns or irregularities in line with school procedures.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for individuals who:

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Are able to follow instructions accurately and consistently.

Understand the importance of confidentiality and professionalism.

Can remain calm and effective under pressure.

Have a flexible, conscientious and reliable approach to work.

Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.

Generous annual leave 

Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking

An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 

Enthusiastic and motivated students 

An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 

A school with its community at heart 

Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplegreatpark@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

We do not accept CV's. If you attach a CV to you application this will not be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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 Great Park Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 9 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 614 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Great Park Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/great-park-academy

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