Exam Invigilator

Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1QU

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full time equivalent salary: £14.78 Hourly Salary figure includes holiday pay

Exam Invigilator job summary

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is looking for exam invigilators to join our friendly and established team. The post would suit someone local who is looking for casual hours during the exam periods - no experience is needed as training will be given but a willingness to support our young people during times of exam stress is a must.

The post is offered on a casual basis, hours will vary and be determined by examination dates scheduled.

As one of our Exam Invigilators your presence will maintain the integrity of examinations in an environment that enables a student to perform at their best. You will assist with setting up of exam venues, checking examination packs, assisting candidates and actively invigilating during examinations.

Duties will include:

• Providing invigilation for all external and internal examinations at Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
• Conducting examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Sandymoor Ormiston Academy’s regulations and instructions
• Having a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the examination/assessment process
• Ensuring a calm and organised environment to give the students the best possible opportunity to be successful in their examinations

Being a smaller school, we know our students inside-out and always put them at the heart of our decisions. We work exceptionally hard to provide a student-centred, personalised, and innovative learning environment preparing our students with the character and leadership skills to lead happy, healthy, and successful futures. We are firmly dedicated to our values of social action, ambition, pride, and resilience which emanate through our academy on a daily basis.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

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, you can be sure of a role with 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 - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities

If you want to work with a great team of staff and students, and feel that you have the right skills, please apply before the closing date.

Please apply before the closing date stated above. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if suitable candidates are found.

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 Sandymoor Ormiston Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 631 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sandymoor Ormiston Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandymoor-ormiston-academy

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