Exam Invigilator

Outwood Academy Easingwold, York, YO61 3EF

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Casual during exam periods
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: £14.88 inc holiday pay

What skills and experience we're looking for

£14.88 per hour

Casual contract

Must be available for the Exam periods stated below

We are seeking to appoint Exam Invigilators with the drive to contribute to an atmosphere of respect, recognition, and mutual support within the school. Promoting equality within and values the diversity of the school community is essential to our ethos. This role is essential to the smooth running of the examination process. In addition to ensuring correct exam procedures are followed, you will be responsible for setting out and collecting exam papers and materials, admitting students to the exam hall / room and invigilating. Duties may also include reading and scribing for students.

Required to start as soon as possible, the successful candidate needs to be extremely well organised, have the ability to prioritise workload, ensure strict deadlines are met. The ability to work on your own initiative, be a role model to others and work within a team environment is key.

It is vital you will be available for work during our exam periods stated below:

January 5th-19th January

March 1st-16th March

10th May-9th July

10th -21st November 2027 tbc

Due to the nature of the role being seasonal it is not possible for people to be employed by multiple schools as an invigilator as the examination window is the same. Therefore, for operational delivery, it is essential you are available and can commit to the dates above.

What the school offers its staff

Outwood Academy Easingwold offers:

• We are judged as Outstanding by Ofsted and the report published on 21st September 2022 said “Outwood Academy Easingwold is an aspirational and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to excel. Staff have the highest expectations of what pupils can achieve and ensure that they meet them.” They also stated "This is a caring community where pupils and staff value and appreciate each other." About our curriculum they wrote "The school’s ‘intrinsic’, ‘academic’, ‘enhancement’ and ‘elective’ curriculums combine to ensure that pupils receive an exceptional education."
• We are regularly ranked in the top 20 in The Times top schools in the North.
• We offer a high quality of education for our students and excellent career progression and training for staff.
• We offer our colleagues extensive CPD opportunities.
• You will see the investment that has been put into the school infrastructure to provide an environment that is conducive to learning.
• You will find the staff and students friendly and welcoming.

If you share our vision, then why not join our family?

Should you have any queries regarding the role then please contact Catherine Baker – Exams Officer directly by email c.baker@easingwold.outwood.com

Please ensure within your application that your employment and education history are listed fully and in chronological order with any gaps explained.

We offer free parking and can be accessed by public transport.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust provides a high-quality learning and cultural environment that inspires and motivates children. Whether you are ambitious for progression, or determined to be an outstanding member of our support teams, our Trust is for you. Leadership development, succession planning and capacity building are our major priorities as this enables us to facilitate rapid progression for those who want to advance at all levels.

For details on the Job Description and the Person Specification please click on the apply link.

Closing date for applications is noon on 18 November 2026 and interviews will be held week commencing 23 November 2026.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Outwood Academy Easingwold

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 823 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Outwood Academy Easingwold website
• Email address: g.gilchrist@easingwold.outwood.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-easingwold

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