Job Description

Salary

15.00 per hour

Contractual hours

0

Basis

Full Time

Job type

Support Staff - Educational

Location

Wallington

Job category

Exam Invigilator

Date posted

02/07/2025

Job reference

GST-R1311



We are looking for Lead Invigilators . This is an exciting opportunity to join Wallington County Grammar School and become an integral member of the support team.

Wallington County Grammar School is one of the best schools in the country. Our motto is Per Ardua Ad Summa, 'Through Difficulties to the Heights'. Coming to school here as a student or professional means that we reach those heights daily by being part of such a successful educational organisation. What makes us great is that we meet life's difficulties together, as a community and a family, using our core values of compassion, courage, commitment and creativity to achieve excellence.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

Main responsibilities:

Being responsible for the exam room folder - which includes sensitive info on the exam students - i.e medical and SEN data - as well as attendance registers, seating plan, collecting from and returning to the Exams Officer each day Collecting papers/desk cards from the Exams Officer - and completing the 2nd pair of eyes check (required in public exams) before exam papers are removed from secure storage Setting up or supervising the setting up of the exams room as per JCQ regulations (mocks and public exams), making sure room is ventilated/heated, lighting is sufficient and clocks synched Reading out announcements/erratum notices and starting/ending exams Completing the attendance register Dealing with candidate requests for borrowing equipment, bathroom breaks Dealing with candidate queries regarding the question paper Managing a team of invigilators Ensuring every interaction with students is logged on the incident log Reporting all incidents of malpractice to the exams officer as soon as they happen Dealing with the unexpected - e.g fire evacuation Supervising the collection and sorting of scripts by the invigilating team after the exam Ensuring security of papers before and after exam.

You will need:

Ability to work to predetermined instruction Ability to handle sensitive issues relating to students, maintaining confidentiality as required Ability to form good working relationships with students and colleagues and work as part of a team and or alone as necessary Good communication skills Good organisational and time management skills and the ability to work under pressure and problem solve Basic IT skills (familiar with the use of a computer for on-line training as well as use of mobile for email and messaging etc Adaptability and flexibility in working practices and the ability to use their initiative A high degree of professionalism in their approach to work and tasks set Experience of administration procedure

What's in it for you:

Professional development and career progression Generous pension scheme Access to Blue Light Card scheme Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only) An Employee Assistance Programme Gym Discounts Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Green car scheme Being part of a great team and expanding organisation




Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is

Friday 29th August 2025

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We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.