Exam Invigilator
The Sittingbourne School, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
November 2026
Closing date
25 September 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
10 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Casual Hours when required
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £12.93
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Sittingbourne School has an opportunity to appoint an Exam Invigilator.
Whilst no invigilator experience is necessary, the successful candidate will:
- Be able to work in a busy environment
- Be committed to maintaining a calm and supportive environment
- Have good communication skills
- Be reliable
- Be assertive
- Be honest, diligent and have integrity
- Have a flexible approach towards work
Main Responsibilities of an Invigilator
An invigilator plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and fair conduct of examinations. Their primary responsibilities include:
Maintaining Exam Security:
Preventing cheating or other irregularities.
Ensuring that exam materials are handled securely.
Monitoring candidates to prevent them from accessing unauthorised materials.
Supervising Candidates:
Ensuring that candidates adhere to exam rules and regulations.
Answering candidate queries and providing clarification when necessary.
Maintaining a calm and orderly exam environment.
Timekeeping:
Monitoring the exam time and ensuring that candidates are aware of the remaining time.
Announcing the end of the exam and collecting exam papers.
Incident Reporting:
Reporting any incidents or irregularities that occur during the exam.
Following the school's procedures for dealing with such incidents.
Post-Exam Duties:
Assisting in the collection and secure storage of exam papers.
Completing any necessary paperwork or documentation.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Access to training and development
- On-site Parking
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
Further information about the job
Ready to join us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Sarah Scott-Drysdale, Office Manager at sarah.scottdrysdale@swale.at or 01795 472449.
Applications should be made via Teaching-Vacancies or by submitting a SAT Application Form to sarah.scottdrysdale@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact Recruitment@swale.at.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Commitment to safeguarding
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Sittingbourne School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1556 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sarah.scottdrysdale@swale.at
The Sittingbourne School is a large, oversubscribed school built on a strong sense of community, making us a warm and very special place to be part of. Our staff work tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing and happiness of every child. However, we are not a school where we allow ourselves to be defined or limited by the pastoral care we offer. We never forget that teaching and learning is our core business. Our motto is “Empowered through learning” because we believe that through excellent teaching and a fantastic curriculum every child can succeed, be happy and change their lives. Therefore, we are driving to ensure every child consistently receives high quality teaching and learning in every lesson and engages in a challenging and relevant curriculum.
This was reflected in our March 2023 Ofsted inspection report that states how, “Staff have high aspirations for what all pupils can learn and achieve. This level of ambition is evident throughout the school”. They also commented on how, “Pupils are proud of how tolerant and supportive their school is” and that, “The vast majority of pupils behave well in school”. The school was graded as “Good” for the third successive inspection.
The successful candidate will join a school with a strong and supportive senior leadership team for whom staff wellbeing is a priority. We appreciate the challenges teachers face and we do all we can to reduce unnecessary workload and cut down on bureaucracy. We take a zero tolerance approach to rudeness and defiance to staff and we make sure that no teacher feels alone when things are tough. Staff also benefit from a wide ranging programme of ongoing staff development.
Arranging a visit to The Sittingbourne School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sarah.scottdrysdale@swale.at.
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