Exam Invigilator
Netherwood Academy, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8FE10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
6 April 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
19 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Casual
Full-time equivalent salary
- £13.09 Hourly
Exam Invigilator job summary
Exam Invigilator - Casual Contract
Astrea Academy Netherwood
Salary: £13.09 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
At Astrea Academy Netherwood, we are relentlessly committed to securing the very best outcomes for every child we serve. We believe in aspiration without exception — and we are seeking a dedicated Exam Invigilator who shares our values of Scholarship, Curiosity and Tenacity, and who will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth, successful and secure running of the examinations process.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is meticulous, organised, and motivated by the knowledge that their work directly supports young people to achieve their very best.
The Role
As our Exam Invigilator, you will make a significant contribution to the integrity and success of our examinations and internal assessment processes. You will ensure that systems run efficiently, procedures are upheld, and students are supported to engage productively with their work.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supervising students in the Reflection Room to help them remain focused and productive
- Completing paperwork accurately, including identifying students who make strong progress or who may need further support
- Supporting behaviour expectations within the Academy, ensuring our high standards are consistently applied in the Reflection Room
- Providing clear, constructive feedback on engagement and learning activities
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking individuals who:
- Have experience ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of children
- Demonstrate confident and effective behaviour management
- Are educated to at least GCSE level with strong standards of literacy and numeracy
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to show tact, diplomacy and professionalism
- Understand and appreciate the unique strengths and dynamics of urban and multi‑faith communities
If you are someone who is calm under pressure, reliable, and committed to excellence, we want to hear from you.
About Astrea Academy Netherwood
Astrea Academy Netherwood is a thriving 11-16 academy set within a state‑of‑the‑art campus. As part of the Astrea Academy Trust, we are in an exciting phase of growth and development. Our mission is simple: to provide an inclusive, aspirational and academic education so that every student can learn, thrive and succeed — regardless of background, prior attainment, or need.
We never lower expectations. Instead, we work strategically and compassionately to remove barriers and create an environment in which every child can flourish. Our vision ensures all young people leave Netherwood with genuine choice — including the opportunity to progress to higher education or other ambitious post‑16 pathways.
Our Values
Scholarship - We commit to the highest educational and organisational standards, informed by evidence and research.
Curiosity - We ask questions, challenge assumptions and engage enthusiastically in continual improvement.
Tenacity - We keep our promises, act with urgency and determination, and stay focused on improving outcomes for children.
These values underpin everything we do — and we are looking for people who live them every day.
What We Offer
Working with Astrea Academy Netherwood means joining a supportive, ambitious and highly collaborative community. We offer:
- Excellent support and progression opportunities
- Guidance and expertise from the Astrea Central Team
- Highly visible and supportive senior leaders who prioritise your wellbeing and professional growth
- High‑quality CPD, career development and cross‑region progression pathways
- Opportunities to complete further qualifications
- An unparalleled professional development model designed to help you grow and excel
Interested in Applying?
If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply or contact our recruitment team at recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org.
Closing Date:
The closing date for applications is 5th April 2026.
Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.
In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.
Flexible Interview Dates:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.
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 Netherwood Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1271 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Netherwood Academy website
Netherwood Academy is an 11-16 academy which opened in September 2012, set in an extensive £35 million campus. As part of Astrea Academy Trust, Netherwood Academy is in an exciting period of development.
A WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Netherwood Academy. I took the helm here at the beginning of September 2020 after almost 10 years Headship experience in two schools elsewhere in Yorkshire, and I am committed, alongside my staff team, to doing everything in my power to ensure Netherwood is the school of choice for all secondary-age students in the wider community.
We have ambitious plans to take the school further on its journey to “inspiring beyond measure”, backed by Astrea, a forward-looking and values-driven trust which operates a large number of primary and secondary schools throughout South Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire.
My personal ambitions for Netherwood are very straightforward – to provide an excellent all-round education for every student, whatever their background, and inspire them to be ambitious for themselves, both academically and socially, so that they go out into the wider world as responsible citizens, fully-equipped for what life has to offer. This will include a commitment from us, as staff, to broadening students’ general cultural awareness, and we aim to do this through high expectations and an unapologetic focus on students doing the right thing day-in, day-out. We believe this will make all of our classrooms and corridors disruption-free, enabling teachers to teach high-quality lessons and students to learn and thrive every day.
Our facilities are modern and extensive, and we have worked hard to ensure curriculum areas and extra-curricular activities are well-resourced and accessible to everyone. We have dedicated, state-of-the-art spaces for indoor and outdoor Physical Education, as well as the Visual and Performing Arts, including Music, Drama and Dance.
More and more families from the local area are choosing Netherwood for their children than ever before, and staff at the school have the confidence to send their own children here, in greater numbers than we have ever seen – this is testament to the rapid improvements we have made over the past two years, and which we continue to make.
When Ofsted next visit us, we are adamant that we will be judged to be a Good school, for the first time in the school’s history; the work we have already undertaken means we are well on the way to achieving this ambition.
Our academy is a bright and vibrant community, where children sit at the very heart of everything we do. I very much hope it is a community you would like to be part of.
Best wishes
Mr J Mitchel
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