Examination Invigilator
Alec Reed Academy, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5LQThis job expired on 31 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 October 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 October 2021
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Zero hours - as much or as little as you can do
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Unknown
Actual salary
- £10.81 per hours
Examination Invigilator job summary
EXAMINATIONS INVIGILATORS
Zero hours contract, £10.18 per hour
free parking, free use of gym, subsidised meals
Are you seeking flexible work? Where you can commit to as much or as little as you like during exam times? Whether you’re a College or University student who would like some extra income, a parent looking to return to the workplace, or a retired person looking for a few hours work a week; whatever your circumstance, we want to hear from you - this role may be your next best move!
The core examination periods for GSCE and A-Level are between May and June but the Academy also has regular assessment windows in November, January, March and July to track the progress of our pupils. Exams take place in the morning and the afternoon allowing for the flexibility of half day or full day Invigilation. You would need to be able to commit to either 8am - 1pm or/and 1pm - 4pm. You will join a dedicated team of staff that will guide you through the role and provide support where needed.
Examination Invigilators are responsible for maintaining the security of the examination question papers at all times and conducting examinations in accordance with examination board regulations. They help to ensure the right candidates are in the right place. They give out vital information such as start and finish times for exams and ensure that candidates have the materials and information they need. Working as a team, Examination Invigilators contribute to ensuring a calm environment for exams and giving candidates confidence.
Applicants must be able to work calmly under pressure and have a flexible attitude. Applicants must also be reliable, conscientious and responsible along with demonstrating strong communication, numeracy and literacy skills. The role is on a zero hours contract, with flexible hours paying £10.18 per hour inclusive of holiday pay. The Academy offers free on-site parking, free use of the gym and subsidised meals.
Rest assured that during this time we are taking all precautions to ensure the safety of our staff and students. Face masks are worn at all times in the corridor by staff and students and social distancing is enforced. Within the Exam Hall social distancing has always been standard practise in any case and we will not be allowing the sharing of any equipment. Full PPE can be provided and staff are allowed to wear masks as frequently as they wish.
Please visit the ‘Quicklinks - Vacancies’ section of our website for more information and an application form: www.alecreedacademy.co.uk. If you prefer to talk, our HR department would love to chat: 0208 8414511.
Closing date for completed applications: Sunday 31st October 2021 at midnight
Interviews will be held w/c 8th November 2021
We reserve the right to hold interviews in advance of the closing date should a favourable application be received
ARA is committed to the protection and safety of our learners. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencing the role.
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Alec Reed Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1672 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alec Reed Academy website
- Email address
- hr@alecreedacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 8414511
Alec Reed Academy is a thriving, inclusive all‑through school for pupils aged 3–19, serving the diverse community of Northolt in the London Borough of Ealing. Founded by the late Sir Alec Reed and opened in 2005, the Academy has grown significantly and now educates over 1,600 pupils across Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Post‑16 phases. Our unique all‑through structure provides a seamless learning journey, strong transition between phases, and shared professional expertise benefiting children at every stage.
We are proud to be an Ofsted 'Good' school (2018 and 2023), with high aspirations and a clear trajectory of continued improvement. Our mission is to inspire excellence, unlock potential and prepare children for adult life—academically, socially, and personally. We serve a richly diverse community: 60% of pupils speak English as an additional language, we have above‑average levels of SEND and EHCPs, and 48% of pupils are eligible for the Pupil Premium. Our strong pastoral systems and inclusive ethos ensure every young person feels valued, supported, and able to succeed.
Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities were designed by Foster + Partners, offering an exceptional environment for teaching and learning. These include fully equipped science labs, specialist art and technology studios, a professional 300‑seat theatre, a digital media suite, a Community Sports Centre, a 3G AstroTurf pitch, a climbing wall, dance studio, MUGA and expansive outdoor learning spaces. With recent investment—including a £1m Academy Fields Outdoor Learning Hub—we offer innovative opportunities for environmental education, sustainability, wellbeing and hands‑on learning across all phases.
Our curriculum is ambitious and broad, enriched through creative arts, outdoor learning and a strong careers and employability programme aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks. Our new Employability Hub, developed with support from Reed and external partners, ensures students gain the skills, confidence and experiences needed to progress into higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.
As an employer, we invest heavily in professional development. Staff benefit from six annual CPD days, ongoing training, leadership pathways, tailored ECT support and the advantage of working within an all‑through team that collaborates across phases. All business services—including HR, Finance, IT and Estates—are managed in‑house, enabling swift support, strong communication and a consistent, community‑focused culture.
Alec Reed Academy is a welcoming, ambitious and supportive place to work, where innovation is encouraged and staff wellbeing is prioritised. Located in West London with excellent transport links, the Academy offers the advantages of an Outer London setting while applying Inner London pay scales. We are committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring every member of our community can thrive.
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