Exam Invigilator

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7HG

212 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  1 July 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 November 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Working pattern:
  • Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £11.59 Hourly

Exam Invigilator job summary

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is committed to developing ‘A growth mindset’ and we would welcome an application from fellow professionals who share that mind-set.

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is part of Ascend Learning Trust, based in Swindon. It is oversubscribed and incredibly proud 11-18 school with 1,781 students on roll including 365 students in our popular and successful Sixth Form.

We are looking to appoint Exam Invigilators on a casual contract to assist with the smooth running of external examinations during our exam season.

Main responsibilities include:

• To assist in setting up of the venue.
• To ensure all students remain in view at all times.
• To maintain the ratio of Invigilator:Student. 
• To escort students if required.  
• To resolve issues where possible or escalate to the Senior Invigilator.

The successful applicants will:

• Have an understanding of the importance of secondary school examinations and how  they are to be supervised.

• Be punctual, flexible and on working hours.

• Be reliable, calm and consistent in their approach to pupils.

Full training will be provided for successful candidates.

What we offer:

• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly, and well-run school.
  
• The Trusts commitment to staff wellbeing including generous calendar dates and INSET days.
  
• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.
  
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
  
•   Reward and recognition, celebrating staff success.  
  
• Leadership development opportunities both internally and across other schools in the Trust.
  
•   A successful ECT support program.
  
•   Onsite parking.
  
• Pension Scheme.
  
• Courteous and hardworking pupils.
  
• Benefits for discounts via an online staff portal.
  

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Please note: Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.

In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.

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About Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1725 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Royal Wootton Bassett Academy website (opens in new tab)
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