Invigilator/Reader/Scribe
Charles Darwin Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1DJ7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
February 2026
Closing date
23 January 2026 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
16 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Casual
Full-time equivalent salary
- Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale B- £12.65 per hour (plus holiday pay)
Invigilator/Reader/Scribe job summary
Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale B- £12.65 per hour (plus holiday pay)
Casual Contract, Variable Hours
Start Date: February 2026
Charles Darwin Primary is recruiting for reliable and hardworking people to join our exam invigilation team. We are looking for people who can be available on a casual and flexible basis to invigilate examinations, in particular the SATs exams. The role also involves providing assistance as scribes or readers to students who need extra support in exams.
The role holder will ensure exams are carried out fairly and in accordance with the rules set out by the examination board. Previous experience would be helpful although not essential as training will be provided.
What You’ll Be Doing
- To ensure the fair and proper conduct of exams in an environment that enables a student to perform at their best.
- To ensure that exams are carried out in accordance with the rules set out by the examination boards and Charles Darwin Primary.
- To assist with the implementation of agreed exam access arrangements to meet the needs of students.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Good numeracy and literacy levels
- Excellent communication skills
- A flexible approach to work
- The ability to remain calm under pressure
- Computer literacy as you will be required to work with a computer on occasion.
Why Join Inspiration Trust
At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.
About Us
Charles Darwin Primary School and Nursery is a free school located in the heart of Norwich which opened in September 2016. The school was rated outstanding by Ofsted in June 2019 for overall effectiveness and has maintained success in their first ungraded inspection in April 2025. Children who graduate from Charles Darwin are resilient, independent, and confident individuals who express themselves creatively and value their place in the world. They benefit from a wealth of experiences beyond the classroom, helping them stay happy, engaged, and inspired to learn.
The school offers an innovative curriculum that encourages every child to thrive, combining a strong academic focus with a rich programme of cultural and sporting opportunities.
Charles Darwin Primary has close links with the highly successful Jane Austen College and Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form College, ensuring a strong educational pathway from early years through to post-16 education.
Although there is no on-site parking, the school and nursery are just a short walk from Norwich Train Station, served by several bus routes, with a range of paid parking options nearby.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners.
For information on what it is like to live and work in Norwich, click here.
Next Steps
Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Claire Thacker, PA to Principal (ClaireThacker@inspirationtrust.org).
To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.
When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 23rd January 2026
Interview date: Friday 30th January 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration 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 staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Charles Darwin Primary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 443 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Charles Darwin Primary School website
Charles Darwin Primary and Nursery is a thriving free-to-attend school in the heart of Norwich city centre. We offer an innovative curriculum that encourages children to thrive, with a strongly academic approach paired with a rich range of culture and sport.
Part of the Inspiration Trust family of schools, we have close links with the successful Jane Austen College and Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form.
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