Job Description

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The Burgess Hill Academy

At The Burgess Hill Academy, students are encouraged to dream big and strive for excellence with our motto, 'Believe in your best'. Our innovative approach to learning inspires a love for reading and provides high-quality pastoral care. We celebrate effort and achievement while promoting exemplary behaviour within the academy and the community.


Leadership opportunities thrive, and we embrace diversity while prioritising student wellbeing. Our commitment is to equip our 1100 students with the qualifications, enrichment experiences, and employability skills necessary for success beyond our walls. Join us in exploring our diverse range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for personal growth.

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Job Details

Contract:

Casual - Working hours and days will vary and are dependent on the needs of the Academy

Hourly pay rate:

12.65 per hour



We are seeking to recruit an Exam Invigilator to work with our existing team, to facilitate the smooth running of the secondary public and internal examinations here at The Burgess Hill Academy.



The post would be ideally suited to applicants who feel a sense of responsibility for today's young people and who are able to work flexible daytime hours. This is a casual contract, so hours and days will vary dependent on need. However, availability between the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm is required. Examinations take place throughout the academic year, starting in October and ending with the GCSE examinations in May and June.



The role involves:


Assisting with the set up of exam rooms Patrolling exam rooms during exams and monitoring students behaviour Collecting exam papers at the end of exams Ensuring compliance with statutory policies related to the role

What You Need to Succeed

Experience of working in a school or with young people would be an advantage, however, full training for the role will be provided. What we are looking for are applicants who can:

Understand and apply detailed written instructions, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Concentrate and work quickly under pressure Maintain confidentially Use initiative in response to unexpected situations Be aware and committed to equal opportunities and diversity

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.


Further Information

The Burgess Hill Academy

and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.


How to Apply


Please apply on our careers site: University of Brighton Academies Trust | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Job Information | Apply for Teaching Assistant 1:1



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on s.east@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01093.



LOCATION

Burgess Hill area

CONTRACT TYPE

Casual

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

12 October 2025