Examinations Invigilators

The Spires College, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE

101 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 January 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: During examination seasons mainly in January, May and June 2025 with the possibility of October 2024. Training sessions will take place ahead of these dates.
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: £11.59 per hour (+12.7% in lieu of holiday entitlement)
• Additional allowances:

  The rate of pay is pending a pay award. Therefore, the actual rate of pay is higher than published.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint Examination Invigilators to work with our Data and Examinations Manager and wider team, mainly during public and pre-public examination seasons.

The role involves setting up exams rooms, supporting students throughout exams and supporting the exams team in the exams administration process.

You will:

• be approachable, resilient, calm and level headed;
• be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life;
• possess excellent time-keeping skills but also be flexible;
• have a caring and patient nature, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• preferably have experience within a school or education environment;
• be a team player and be able to contribute to the shared responsibility ethos of our school.

What the school offers its staff

We are passionate about the importance of the impact upon our students by all members of staff and fervently believe that having the correct support team in place is a key factor in unleashing the power of education to transform lives. If you share these views and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you. We aim to provide the very best possible exams experience for all our students so they have the opportunity to achieve their highest grade.

The Spires College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be.

We offer:

• a high level of support for all new staff;
• the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff and agencies beyond the College;
• an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment;
• a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities;
• further benefits including free access to the college gym, discounts for external gym memberships and retailers, a salary sacrifice scheme to assist with high value transport and tech purchases and access to a 24 hour employee assistance programme.

Further details about the role

For further details about the post, please see the attached Job Description.

Please apply as soon as possible by completing the attached application form in full. Please email the completed form to: jobs@thespirescollege.com

Commitment to safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and to the promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list information.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@thespirescollege.com

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About The Spires College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1152 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Spires College website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: jobs@thespirescollege.com
• Phone number: 01803 400660
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-spires-college (opens in new tab)

The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 bilateral school with a selective stream.

We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do.

As a School we are committed the professional development of our staff and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners.

The College is committed to safeguarding all of its students. All staff are required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures and regularly undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

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