Exam Scribe/Reader

The Arthur Terry School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4RZ

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 December 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614 FTE, equivalent to £13.28 per hour

Exam Scribe/Reader job summary

Contract: Zero-hours contract

Working hours: Casual, as required during examination periods

The Arthur Terry School is seeking to appoint reliable, flexible and supportive individuals to join our team as Exam Scribes / Readers.

The successful candidates will provide support to students who are entitled to access arrangements during internal and external examinations. This may involve reading examination questions aloud, acting as a scribe by accurately recording students' dictated answers, or providing both forms of support, depending on individual requirements.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, approachable and able to help students feel comfortable and confident during their examinations.

As this is a zero-hours contract, work will be offered on a casual basis in line with examination timetables and the needs of the school.

Key responsibilities

Read examination questions and instructions clearly and accurately to students where required.

Act as a scribe, recording students' dictated answers accurately and without interpretation.

Follow examination regulations and access arrangement guidelines at all times.

Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism when working with students.

Provide calm, reassuring and impartial support throughout examinations.

Attend any necessary training or briefings ahead of examination periods.

The ideal candidate will:

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Be patient, approachable and supportive.

Have good attention to detail and accurate spelling and written skills.

Be reliable, punctual and flexible.

Be able to follow instructions and maintain confidentiality.

Have the ability to work calmly and professionally in an examination environment.

Previous experience working with young people or supporting students with additional needs would be advantageous, although not essential, as training will be provided.

What we can offer

The opportunity to make a positive difference to students' examination experiences.

A supportive and welcoming school team.

Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits.

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), subject to eligibility.

A commitment to staff wellbeing and opportunities to support your professional growth.

How to apply

Please complete the online application form and include a supporting statement outlining what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Hannah Storrar, Exams Officer, by email at hstorrar@arthurterry.bham.sch.uk or call 0121 323 2221. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.

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 Arthur Terry School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1758 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Arthur Terry School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-arthur-terry-school-sutton-coldfield

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