Exams Invigilator / Scribe / Reader

Onslow St Audrey's School, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8AB

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  17 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full time equivalent salary: £14.00 Hourly

Exams Invigilator / Scribe / Reader job summary

• No specific examination experience is necessary (training will be provided) however an understanding of the formality and importance of the examinations should be appreciated e.g. exams are carried out according to the rules and conditions as set out by the applicable examination board.

• Tasks include preparing exam rooms, distributing papers and stationery, advising candidates of exam conditions, observing students during the exam ensuring that all regulatory requirements are adhered to and assisting with collecting of scripts and tidying the exam room in readiness for the following session.

• Those undertaking Reader responsibilities will read exam instructions and questions aloud, accurately and clearly

• Scribes produce accurate, verbatim transcripts of answers dictated by the pupil.

• There are morning and afternoon sessions between the hours of approximately 8.00am and 4.30pm available. Ideally, we ask our invigilators to be committed to work a minimum of 3 full days, or 6 sessions per week (or more).

• Please note: Compulsory training session will take place - date to be advised at interview.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Full details of this opportunity can be found here.

The closing date for applications is 17 November 2026 at 9.00am. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be found.

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment applications at Danes Educational Trust

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We therefore request that you do not use AI tools to write any part of your employment application.

We reserve the right to reject applications which we believe have been AI-generated either wholly or in part.

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 Onslow St Audrey's School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 787 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Onslow St Audrey's School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/onslow-st-audreys-school

Thank you for your interest in Onslow St Audrey’s School.

For information about the school, please visit: www.onslow.herts.sch.uk

For information about Danes Educational Trust, please visit: www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues within school to continuously develop their skills, pursue professional excellence, and are able to enable pupils to make excellent progress. If this is you then we would be delighted to receive your application.

If you would like to organise a visit to the school or if you would like to discuss any position in more detail then please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk.

The Trust’s core values are:
• We value joy in working, teaching and learning together
• We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it
• We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result
• We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools
• We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all
• We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all

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