Exam Room Preparation Assistant (Relief)

Belper School and Sixth Form Centre, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0DA

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  8 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.65 - £12.65 Hourly Grade 3

Exam Room Preparation Assistant (Relief) job summary

We are looking to recruit a team of Exam Preparation Assistants to assist our Site Supervisors in moving and arranging desks and chairs in preparation for internal and external examinations.

A working session will normally be for one to two hours (usually 6am until 8am). Some afternoon sessions may also be available to clear examination rooms ready for alternative use.

The position is ideally suited to responsible, punctual, calm individuals who would enjoy lifting and handling work to support the school in delivering exams at various times throughout the year in addition occasional hours may also be available for litter picking when required throughout the year. During the exam seasons desks and chairs will need to be set up and cleared away daily to enable public use of the facilities in the evenings. Full training will be given.

The role of Exam Room Preparation Assistant would be suitable for Sixth Form students who are looking for occasional work. The hours fit around Sixth Form lesson commitments as they fall before and after school or during free periods. This role is focused on the moving and lifting of furniture to prepare and clear rooms for examinations and school use. The role does not involve the administration or preparation of exam papers. This role is also suitable for school staff who are not already contracted to work at these times.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, we’d be delighted to receive your application. Please complete the application process using the “Apply Now” link on MyNewTerm..

We welcome applications from previous candidates who were not successful on earlier occasions.

Before applying, we encourage you to read the Recruitment Pack carefully, as it contains the full job description and person specification. When completing your application, you may find it helpful to explain how your skills, experience, personal qualities, and ethos align with the essential criteria outlined in the person specification, as this is the criteria we use to shortlist candidates.

(Early applications are encouraged. Applications will be reviewed periodically and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email. Should a successful appointment be made, we reserve the right to close this advert at any time)

Final Closing date: 11.59pm, Sunday 8 March 2026

Belper School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves regulated activity, references and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates, successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education. We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Belper School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As these post involve regulated activity, references and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates, successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education. We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services.

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 Belper School and Sixth Form Centre

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1186 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Belper School and Sixth Form Centre website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/belper-school-and-sixth-form-centre

Belper School and Sixth Form Centre is an exceptional place. We combine strong academic standards, a rich and inspirational curriculum, and a caring and supportive ethos to provide the best education we can for our wonderful students. We also like to think we are a great place to work, and Ofsted agreed. (“Staff are happy and proud to work at the school. Leaders are considerate of staff’s workload and well-being” OFSTED, 2022)

The school has been proud to serve the thriving community of Belper and surrounding villages for
over 50 years. Belper in Derbyshire is on the edge of the Peak District with good road and rail links to
other parts of the country. It is situated in the Derwent Valley World Heritage Site and has previously won the Best High Street and Market Town in the UK award. Belper has a creative and inclusive community and hosts an annual arts festival and a very popular Pride event.

Our vision is encapsulated in the phrase “Create Your Future. Be who you are and become who you aspire to be” and this vision guides our educational direction. We want to provide our students with the qualifications, knowledge, and skills they need to have happy and successful lives. We know that our students leave Belper well prepared to thrive as adults and we are proud of what our alumni achieve; from international athletes, to space engineers, from creative professionals, to self- employed entrepreneurs and much, much more. To provide the best education we can, we understand how important it is to recruit, retain and invest in our staff. We see our school as one community of families, students, teaching staff, support staff, leadership staff, and governors all
working together.

We prioritise staff wellbeing and understand how this links to our staff retention remaining high. The Senior Leadership Team are always visible in school, working hard to bring out the best in our staff. We have a strong and committed governing body who take their roles and responsibilities seriously.

At Belper School we believe passionately in an inclusive approach to education and in promoting the personal development of every student. We have a distinctive ethos, which marks us out from many other schools. While we value academic achievement and strong exam results, we also believe it is our duty to create responsible citizens for the future. Self-respect and respect for others are central to that belief.
We keep the students at the school central to the decisions we make. Visitors often comment on the very positive feel of the school. Their conduct in lessons and around the site is excellent. (“Lessons
are calm and orderly” OFSTED, 2022) Belper is a school where teachers can truly focus on teaching.

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