Exams Invigilator

St Ives School, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BB

206 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  When needed

• Closing date

  19 April 2027 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 September 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: £13.13 per hour

Exams Invigilator job summary

Are you a committed individual looking to support the learning of students in school?
St. Ives School is seeking to recruit Invigilators, Readers and Scribes to join our Exams Team and vibrant community. Candidates should be friendly, punctual and organised, and have excellent communication skills. Previous experience of working with children would be an advantage, however training will be provided. We value positive relationships in school and seek a someone who shares our commitment to being a school where every student can thrive and achieve their potential in a supportive environment.
We are also dedicated to embracing cutting-edge digital learning technologies. All of our students and teachers are equipped with iPads, and we provide a comprehensive training program to ensure that our educators are proficient in utilising these tools to enhance the learning experience. We are committed to cultivating 21st-century learning experts who are prepared to meet the evolving needs of our students in an increasingly digital world.
About You:
As part of the Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, our staff benefit from stability, support, and a wide range of opportunities for professional development and collaboration. Joining our team means becoming part of a larger community of educators dedicated to excellence in education.
Located in one of the most beautiful areas of West Cornwall, St Ives School offers the opportunity to live and work in a stunning coastal environment. With close access to picturesque towns and villages, the famous Penwith coastline, and easy access to the A30, our school provides an idyllic setting for both work and leisure.
Benefits of Working with Us:
As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits and a letter to candidates from our Chair of Board of Trustees can be found here.
How to Apply and Further Info:
To be considered for this role, please click the “Apply” button above to submit your online application.The closing date for receiving applications is 11.59pm, Sunday 19th April 2026, however early application is encouraged: we will be reviewing and interviewing candidates as they apply.If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Sara Farrington sfarrington@stives.tpacademytrust.org Telephone: 01736 795608Interviews to be held on a date mutually agreed.
If you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent team for assistance at recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.

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 St Ives School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 580 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Ives School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-ives-school-st-ives

At St Ives School, our mission is to create an inclusive, caring, and supportive environment where every student can thrive. We are deeply committed to the success and well-being of all our students, ensuring they have the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. Our nurturing atmosphere is built on a foundation of strong, positive relationships and a culture of belonging, where every individual feels valued and respected.

As a progressive and forward-thinking school at the forefront of excellence in digital pedagogy, we are always striving to be the best we can be. We are constantly evolving to meet the needs of our students and community. We equally value our high-quality academic programme, which leads to outstanding outcomes, and our vibrant extra-curricular and personal development offerings that provide a real wow factor and create memories for a lifetime. Our school values—Effort, Kindness, and Community—are at the heart of everything we do, empowering our students to become compassionate, resilient, and responsible individuals. At St Ives School, we are dedicated to preparing our students for a bright and successful future in a supportive and dynamic learning environment.

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