Examination Invigilator

Would you like to join us on our journey to become an outstanding school of first choice at the heart of our local community? Do you care enough to want to make a significant difference to the lives of our amazing students? This is an opportunity to join our team of Invigilators assisting our Examination Officer in the running and supervision of internal and external examinations.

We are looking for responsible individuals who can be relied upon to be punctual, professional and promote a supportive atmosphere for students to achieve their best. Being able to communicate and work well in a team is essential. Days of work vary according to the examination timetables and although exams take place throughout the school year they are concentrated during the months of November, January, March, May and June. Prior notice of the specific dates required is given in advance.

This is a casual post, is flexible around your availability and does not involve regular commitment. The working hours will vary but exams generally start at either 9.00am or 1.30pm and you will be expected to arrive 30 minutes before to help set up the rooms. No experience is necessary as we will provide full training.

The Dorcan Academy is a popular 11-16 school with an exciting and enriching curriculum, and a myriad of learning experiences. We are located on the eastern edge of Swindon, within easy reach of the scenic Cotswolds and nearby Bath, Bristol and Oxford. We are an inclusive, caring school with friendly staff with high expectations of ourselves; and students have a positive attitude to learning. The school prides itself on challenging, supporting and developing staff and students, so that we are the best we can be. Our vision is to be an outstanding school of first choice at the heart of our local community. We aim to do this through our:

1) Culture - An inclusive school where everyone is valued, cared for and nurtured in an extraordinary way.

2) Curriculum - Students acquire ‘powerful knowledge’ and skills that prepare them fully for the world work and their wellbeing, delivered through outstanding teaching

3) Character - Students stand out as model citizens, showing kindness, respect and doing their best

4) Community - All stakeholders use their unique gifts and talents to serve others and enable them to flourish

At The Dorcan Academy our ethos is underpinned by the five principles of: Belonging, Purpose, Aspiration, Perseverance and Achievement and seek to develop in our students the character attributes of Honesty, Integrity, Compassion, Courage, Generosity, Gratitude, Personal Responsibility, Resilience and Self-Discipline.

All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, a DBS clearance, and proof of the Right to Work in the UK.

To apply for the post, please complete The Dorcan Academy application form through the link.  Please note that CV’s will not be accepted and applications must be submitted on the electronic application form.  There is no closing date but please apply as soon as possible to be included in the summer examination period.