Job Description

Employer
Avanti House Secondary School
Location
Stanmore, Greater London
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Casual
Contract Length
Casual Contract
Salary
12.21 per hour
Posted
16th September 2025
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
5th October 2025 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1507313
Job Reference
360
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Contract Type :Permanent Contract Length: Casual Contract Job ID: 1507313

About us and the role

Are you reliable, attentive, and committed to supporting students at one of the most important stages of their education?



We are seeking dedicated Exam Invigilators to play a vital role in ensuring examinations run smoothly, securely, and in line with national regulations.


From setting up exam rooms and supporting candidates before they begin, to maintaining the highest standards of integrity throughout and handling papers with care, you'll be at the heart of creating a calm and fair environment where every student has the best chance to succeed.


School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.


Avanti House Secondary School is a thriving school in Stanmore, Harrow. "In addition to achieving well academically, pupils are very well supported to develop more widely. The culture and ethos of the school ensure that pupils are taught to be responsible and caring citizens" - (OFSTED, 2023).



Avanti House is a co-educational, Hindu-faith school that welcomes pupils and staff of all backgrounds. Our fantastic site, which is a few minutes' walk from Canons Park station, has incredible spaces including sports facilities, theatre, specialist classrooms, dining spaces and a beautiful worship room



Avanti House is a co-educational, Hindu-faith school that welcomes pupils and staff of all backgrounds. Our fantastic site, which is a few minutes' walk from Canons Park station, has incredible spaces including sports facilities, theatre, specialist classrooms, dining spaces and a beautiful worship room.



"We're trying to appeal to students in a way, in which we don't just enrich them in terms of academic success and aiming for the best universities, but its also about developing them as a human being, ensuring the support is in place that they can grow into the people that they want to be." - Ricardo



Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student's unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning.



Principal Quote:



"The reality behind the school is the people in it. The highlight of our school, is that our staff give students the opportunities to become the best versions of themselves and help make the world a better place." - Simon Arnell, Principal

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.



You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:


Great opportunities for professional development LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility) O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps) Cycle-to-work Scheme

What will you do?

Check attendance during examinations To escort candidates from venues during the examinations as required, and supervising candidates whilst outside examination venues. Assist Examinations Officer with other examination processes as and when required

What are we looking for?

An understanding of examination processes Accuracy and attention to detail Ability to relate to academic staff and students Ability to work well as part of a team Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
Please view the full for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks



Avanti School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.



Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.



Diversity and Inclusion



We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.


Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.