Exam Invigilator
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4RX11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Casual as required during exam season
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £12.48
What skills and experience we're looking for
St. Cuthbert’s RC High School is currently seeking dedicated and reliable Exam Invigilators to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our thriving school community and contribute to the smooth running of examinations, ensuring students have the best possible environment to achieve their full potential.
As an Exam Invigilator, you will play a crucial role in upholding exam regulations and maintaining the integrity of the assessment process. Working under the direction of the Examinations Officer, you will be responsible for supervising students during exams, distributing and collecting papers, ensuring exam conditions are met, and providing support to students in accordance with examination guidelines. You will work closely with other invigilators and school staff to ensure that all exams run efficiently and fairly.
St. Cuthbert’s is a vibrant, diverse, and forward-thinking school, committed to academic excellence and holistic education. While rooted in Catholic values, we welcome staff and students from all backgrounds who share our commitment to respect, integrity, and excellence. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of our journey of growth and transformation as we continue to develop within our multi-academy trust.
If you are organised, professional, and keen to support students in their academic success, we would love to hear from you.
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values
One of Hope Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.
We Are Seeking an Individual Who:
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Exam Invigilator who is passionate about supporting students and ensuring a fair and secure examination process. The successful candidate will:
- Be highly motivated by the belief that all young people deserve the opportunity to succeed.
- Be an industrious, reliable, and collaborative team player with strong organisational skills.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
- Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a calm approach under pressure.
- Show attention to detail and the ability to follow strict procedures.
- Be adaptable and able to respond swiftly to changing circumstances in a busy exam environment.
Core Purpose:
To support the Exams Officer in ensuring the smooth and efficient administration of all internal and external examinations, upholding the integrity of the examination process, and ensuring every student has an equal opportunity to perform at their best.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist the Exams Officer in the preparation, administration, and delivery of exams.
- Ensure that all examinations are conducted in line with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and school policies.
- Maintain a calm, secure, and compliant examination environment.
- Supervise students during exams, ensuring they follow regulations and uphold exam integrity.
- Monitor candidates throughout the exam, minimising disruptions and preventing malpractice.
- Securely handle and distribute exam materials before, during, and after exams.
- Report any concerns, suspicions of malpractice, or administrative errors to the Exams Officer or Headteacher.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Identify and register candidates before exams.
- Supervise candidates during rest and clash breaks, ensuring proper conduct.
- Ensure correct procedures are followed when exams run into extra time.
- Maintain a visible, professional presence in the exam hall and wider school environment.
- Ensure the correct collection and secure return of all exam scripts and materials.
Other Duties:
- Engage in ongoing professional development and training as required.
- Actively participate in the staff appraisal process to enhance performance.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the Exams Officer or Headteacher.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
- Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
- A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
- Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
- A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
- A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
- A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
- Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
- Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
- Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1096 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sbooth@stoccat.org.uk
St Cuthbert’s is a comprehensive High School situated in Rochdale, welcoming students aged 11 -16 from a wide variety of partner primary feeder schools. We are part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Academy Trust.
St Cuthbert's is a vibrant, diverse and innovative school. Our faith is our inspiration and we aspire for all members of our community to 'Be the best that we can be in everything that we do'.
Arranging a visit to St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbooth@stoccat.org.uk.
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