Reader / Scribe

Goodwin Academy, Deal, CT14 9BD

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: This is a casual contract role
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £12.60

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are expanding our exam support team

We are establishing a team of Reader / Scribes to support our students who are entitled to access arrangements during internal and external examinations. As a Reader, Scribe, or both, you will be working in accordance with the JCQ Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments guidance, for which full training will be provided. This is a key role within the examination cycle that ensures that eligible candidates can demonstrate their knowledge and skills without unfair advantage.

You will support the team of Exam Invigilators in ensuring the integrity of examinations in an environment that enables students to perform at their best.

Employment for this position is offered on a casual basis. Hours worked vary between 8.00 am and 5.30 pm. Exam sessions are up to three hours, so invigilation sessions may be up to four hours in some instances. You will be asked to attend a training session where full training for the role will be given.

This role would suit someone reliable who is looking for flexible work during term time.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.

Employee Recognition: Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal:A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

Blue Light Card:Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description - Exams - Reader Scribe (GWA).pdf - 777 KB (opens in new tab)

About Goodwin Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 830 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Goodwin Academy website
• Email address: tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/goodwin-academy

At Goodwin Academy, our ethos is to encourage our students to be their best self, striving for brilliance in all areas of their learning. We aspire for our students to develop their academic and life skills, so that they become confident, well-rounded and contented individuals and are equipped and ready to be successful for the world of work and the challenges of the 21st Century.

Goodwin Academy, as part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is committed to transforming the life chances of our students, ensuring that all are supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best. We deliver this through the BEST Agenda - ‘Be Your Best’:

B = Brilliance, E = Enrichment, S = Society and T = Thinking.

To find out more about our school, please click here.

"Pupils know that their school is a better place in which to learn and thrive. Consequently, they are now achieving well.” "Good" Ofsted 2025

Arranging a visit to Goodwin Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.

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