3 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    May 2025

  • Closing date

    28 April 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    14 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£12.30 - £12.49 Hourly Meridian Trust Support staff pay scale, Grade 3, point 2

Examinations Invigilator job summary

Vacancy for Exam Invigilator

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 3, Point 2-3, £12.30 to £12.49 per hour

Hours of work: Casual, Zero Hours Contract

We have a vacancy for a flexible and reliable individual to join our existing, efficient and friendly team at Sawtry Village Academy as an Exam Invigilator. You will be required to supervise students during their examinations, ensuring that official guidelines and regulations for the integrity and security of examination papers and procedures are followed. Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

The Opportunity

  • To work at the direction of the Examinations Officer or Senior Invigilator.
  • Invigilate a variety of external and internal examinations throughout the year.
  • Ensure Exam Board Regulations are adhered to.
  • Complete seating plans and other examination related documentation.
  • Work flexibly within the examination timetable, covering unforeseen circumstances.

The ideal candidate

  • Has a good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language.
  • Possess an understanding of the education system and how children learn.
  • Able to work closely with pupils who are finding learning difficult, or those who have experienced a feeling of failure.
  • Is firm but fair and possesses excellent organisation skills and a keen eye for detail.

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

  • Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
  • Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
  • Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
  • Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
  • Free on-site parking
  • Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: Monday 28th April 2025

Interviews will be held in: week commencing 28th April 2025

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

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.

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About Sawtry Village Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
994 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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