Job Description

Location: The Axis Academy, Lodgefields Drive, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8TU, UK

Salary: 14.42 per hour (including holiday compensation at 12.07%)

Contract Type: Casual

Education Phases: Through School;

Job Roles: Other Support;

Application Deadline: Friday, 9th January 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 14th January 2026

Expected Working Start Date: As soon as possible

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Thank you for your interest in our Exam Invigilator role.

At The Axis Academy we are looking to recruit reliable and enthusiastic Exam Invigilators to work within a highly inclusive and collaborative team to assist with the running of all internal and public exams for Year 11. The role is crucial to providing our students with stability and consistency throughout their exams and supporting them to access the exams process in as stress-free a way as possible. We will provide all necessary training to support you.

The Axis Academy is a specialist school that strives to change the lives of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) through all that we do. We pride ourselves on being a versatile, empathetic, and intuitive team which develops bespoke, personalised programmes of study to meet the needs of all of our students to provide them with the opportunity to maximise their potential, whatever that potential may be.

If you feel that The Axis Academy may be the right place for you, I hope you will consider applying for the post.

The closing date of this vacancy is 12.00pm on Friday 9th January 2026 and interviews will take place on Wednesday 14th January 2026.

Please note, this is a casual opportunity and not a permanent contract with us.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Dan Blundred

Headteacher



To supervise a small number of pupils in the examination room, minimize disruptions and distractions and maintain examination conditions throughout.

To assist pupils, as appropriate, with additional supplies of paper and stationery.

To monitor the effective timing of the examination to required standards

To collect, check in and maintain integrity of examination papers at the end of the examination.

Be aware of, follow and enforce exam procedures and regulations; including announcements/communication to candidates

Be aware of any needs that candidates may have during an examination

Be aware of the academy emergency policy in relation to examinations

Respond to candidates' queries or obtain additional support where required

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

Benefits

A teaching day that ends at 14.30

Small class sizes

Access and support with training and CPD including further professional qualifications

Specialist training where required

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible and supportive approach to work

Free lunch at school

Free parking

Perkbox

Desired Criteria

Experience

Previous experience as an invigilator

Previous experience in schools

Essential Criteria

Qualifications/ Education

Literate and numerate - GCSEs or equivalent

Basic skills/induction

Willingness to participate in training offered

Experience and Knowledge

Basic clerical/administrative experience

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

An understanding of the examination process

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Good organising, planning and prioritising skills

Methodical with good attention to detail

Good Listening skills

Personal Qualities

Friendly and professional manner

Flexible

Reliable and punctual

Calm, diplomatic and able to maintain an air of authority

Common sense and fast thinking

A commitment to working as part of the whole academy team and supporting the vision and aims of the Axis Academy

Other Requirements

Positive recommendation from present employer

Satisfactory ID and Enhanced DBS (criminal record) check which will be completed by the School

Pay: 14.42 per hour

Benefits:

Flexitime
Work Location: In person