Exam Invigilator
Malcolm Arnold Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6JW5 days remaining to apply
Closing date
2 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 August 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £12.65 Hourly NJC 2, hourly rate of £12.65 per hour, plus holiday pay £1.52
Exam Invigilator job summary
Malcolm Arnold Academy is now recruiting for Exam Invigilators.
If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded, and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn, and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music, and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience, and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
About the role
This is a key role providing support to the Data and Exams Officer in all matters relating to the management of exams.
Assisting in the setting up of the examination room(s).
To ensure the correct candidates are in the correct place.
Assist candidates with approved access arrangements such as a reader, scribe, prompter.
Ensuring candidates have the required stationery/equipment they need in the examination.
Ensure no inappropriate items are brought into the examination, such as mobile phones, personal stereos, revision notes or other items of stationery unless otherwise notified.
Ensure late candidates are briefed, seated, and allowed to partake in the examination with minimum disruption.
To supervise candidates in a quiet and unobtrusive manner.
To supervise any candidates who may need to leave the room in accordance with examination regulations.
Ensure examination conditions are maintained until candidates are dismissed from the room.
Ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with the JCQ instructions booklet and Academy policies and procedures adhered to.
Salary & Benefits
NJC 2, hourly rate £12.65, plus holiday pay £1.52
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform
holiday discounts
cinema tickets
restaurant booking discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
Educated to GCSE-level/ NVQ-level 2 or equivalent, including English and Mathematics
Always portrays a professional manner
Displays effective time management skills
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust has grown to a network of 36 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values, and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other.
Apply now
To submit your application, please click on ‘apply now.’
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely based on their merits, abilities, and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
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 Malcolm Arnold Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1307 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Malcolm Arnold Academy website
Malcolm Arnold Academy is a co-educational secondary school based in Northampton, Northamptonshire, for students aged 11-18.
The school takes its name from the legendary composer Sir Malcolm Arnold. Born in Northampton in 1921, he was one of the leading figures in 20th-century classical music and helped to establish the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.
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