Exam Invigilator
• Grade: BB01
• Hourly rate £12.2615 plus leave allowance of 14.5%* (pay award pending)
*This post attracts the Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £12.60 an hour.
We are looking to appoint Examination Invigilators to add to the existing team at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school community and we are looking for reliable and confident people, with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, who will assist in the provision of an effective and efficient examination process within our school.
All invigilators are employed on a casual basis. The main examination season runs from mid-May until the end of June; we would welcome applications from people who are able to commit during these times. We also have periods of trial exams throughout the year. Full training will be provided so previous experience as an Examination Invigilator is not necessary, however applicants should indicate in their supporting statement what they could bring to this role in terms of skills and experience.
St Benet Biscop is a popular and oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic/Christian environment. St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; a large trust consisting of 39 schools. It is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction. It is a very happy school with an open, supportive and positive working environment. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as “good” in all areas. Ofsted highlighted:
• “There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop.”
• “Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff.”
• “Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning.”
• “Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views.”
• “Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained.”
Applicants should clearly indicate in their supporting statement what they could bring to this role in terms of experience. Full training will be given to the successful candidate.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role prior to applying, please contact the school’s HR department.
Applications from all denominations are welcome.
Closing date for applications: by noon Tuesday, 22 April 2025
We reserve the right to appoint in advance of the closing date and may invite exceptional applicants for an early interview in advance of the closing date. We encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications promptly.
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).
School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.