Exam Invigilator

The Thomas Lord Audley School, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NJ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  3 November 2025 at 11am

• Date listed

  19 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.65 Hourly

Exam Invigilator job summary

Build Positive Relationships, Achieve Positive Outcomes at The Thomas Lord Audley School.

Are you looking to join a community that is truly dedicated to the success and well-being of its students? Do you have the skills to help every student reach their full potential, both academically and personally?

At The Thomas Lord Audley School, our vision is to empower our young people to be the best that they can be. All our staff are highly committed to creating a positive learning environment and excellent relationships, allowing every student to grow and develop. We're looking for a dedicated Exam Invigilator to become a vital part of our community and help us continue to create a school that is characterised by positivity, challenge, and enjoyment.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a dynamic and stimulating environment where you can truly thrive.

This is a causal role

A Day in the Life:

You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• Assist with getting examination candidates into the examination hall and seated in the correct place.
• Assist with examination administration (e.g. attendance registers and seating plans).
• Assist with ensuring that the examination hall is correctly set up and equipped for the examination.

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Basic level of education
• Good reading and writing skills
• Ability to complete basic forms

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.

Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.

• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.

• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Monday 3rd November at Midday (12:00pm) via My New Term

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

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 The Thomas Lord Audley School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 921 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Thomas Lord Audley School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-thomas-lord-audley-school

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