Exam Invigilator

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3JD

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Spring Term 2026

• Closing date

  3 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 November 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: £14.22 Hourly Casual Zero Hour Contract

Exam Invigilator job summary

Work where it matters most, achieving what matters more.

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest, to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

We are looking to increase our bank of Casual Exam Invigilators to work during the school examination months. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an interest in education and a firm belief in the potential of all young people to work on a flexible basis.

Key Responsibilities & Personal Attributes:

• Uphold the integrity and security of the examination process at all times.
• Supervise students during written, oral, and practical examinations.
• Issue and collect exam papers, ensuring compliance with JCQ guidelines.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team under the guidance of the Exams Officer.
• Provide reassurance and maintain a calm environment for students who may feel anxious.
• Strong verbal communication skills - essential for interacting with students and accurately reading instructions aloud.
• A firm belief in the potential of all students.
• Reliability, attention to detail and professionalism.
• Flexibility during exam seasons (sessions typically last 1-3 hours, mornings and afternoons).

Additional Duties - Reader and Scribe

You may also be asked to act as a Reader or Scribe for students with Access Arrangements:

• Reader: Read instructions or questions aloud clearly and confidently to the student and, if requested, read back their answers.
• Scribe: Accurately transcribe answers dictated by the student in a handwritten or typed format (applicants need a degree of computer literacy as some pupils may use laptops)

About Us

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (OSSMA) is a non-denominational, non-selective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. Our mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, learning power and character necessary for success both at the next stage of their education and beyond.

Why Work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive

• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve

• Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities

• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

If you are keen to make a difference to the future of education with an academy that is ever improving and striving to be outstanding, then we would be delighted to hear from you. Please view the following video for a further insight into our Academy OSSMA Recruitment Video

For an informal discussion please contact Dani Silk, HR Officer, via HR@ossma.co.uk

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

All of our academy policies can be found here: policies

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 Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1190 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-sir-stanley-matthews-academy

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