Invigilator

The Downs School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 6AD

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Casual. During mock and public exam periods between 3 to 5 part/fulltime days per week.
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: West Berkshire Council Salary Band B (£14.18 per hour)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you have some spare time and would like to support the school? As an Invigilator you will supervise students before and during mock and public examinations following strict regulations and procedures. You will be involved in the checking and secure dispatch of examination papers to the appropriate examination boards. Ability to remain calm under pressure is essential for this valuable and important job for the school.

The successful candidate will

•be organised, flexible and reliable, with the ability to work with students in a professional and appropriate way

•be well-motivated and keen to show their enthusiasm for the role

•communicate confidently and effectively with students

•contribute to the checking and secure dispatch of examination scripts and maintenance of records

•assist with the distribution of results to both students and staff

•work with the Examinations Manager to ensure procedures and protocols for all examinations are efficient and effective and meet the needs of the school.

•have a professional attitude that is open to innovative ways of working

•be flexible and adaptable when faced with challenges

What the school offers its staff

What we offer: In return, you’ll enjoy:

• Caring Environment: Our positive ethos prioritises staff well-being and recognition.

• Empowerment: Work alongside ambitious, dedicated colleagues who are committed to developing the whole child.

• Exceptional Students: Engage with children who love being at school, exhibit exceptional behaviour and have a strong attitude towards their learning.

• Professional Environment: Join a stimulating and collaborative workplace in a school Ofsted labelled as ‘exceptional’ in October 2024

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About The Downs School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1437 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Downs School website
• Email address: recruitment@thedownsschool.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-downs-school

The Downs School, a Foundation, 11-18 comprehensive school, is a successful, oversubscribed and popular school serving the Downs area of West Berkshire. The roll is nearly 1300 with a well-established sixth form. Results at all levels are consistently above national averages and Ofsted described our students as having ‘excellent personal and social skills’ who ‘achieve well academically’.

Arranging a visit to The Downs School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thedownsschool.org.

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