We’re Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) - a multi-academy trust with eight primary schools, five secondary schools, one sixth form and one Central Team under our umbrella. We’re dotted across Rotherham, South Yorkshire with one school based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. At WPT, students are at the heart of everything we do, and we aim to send all children into an ever-changing world, able and qualified to play their full part in it. To give them the best educational experience possible, we recognise the importance of investing in and supporting our colleagues. And that starts with finding the right person for the job!
Join Our Team as an Exam Invigilator!
Are you looking for a role where attention to detail and a calm demeanour are valued? Do you thrive in environments where organisation and efficiency are key? We're seeking a reliable individual to join our team as Exam Reader and Scribe, ensuring the smooth running of examinations and upholding the integrity of the assessment process.
Under the management and guidance of the Exams Officers, you will read and/or scribe during examinations or controlled assessments for students with access arrangements in accordance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations. Previous experience is not necessary as full training will be provided.
Responsibilities:
Prepare Examination Rooms: Help set the stage for success by meticulously laying out equipment, stationery, and examination papers according to established procedures, ensuring everything is in place for a seamless testing experience.
Assist Students: Guide students to their seats promptly and courteously, familiarising them with examination protocols and procedures to ensure a fair and stress-free testing environment.
Oversee Examination Behaviour: Maintain a vigilant eye during examinations, ensuring students adhere to examination protocols and behave appropriately throughout the testing period.
Handle Queries and Irregularities: Be a point of contact for students, addressing any questions or concerns that may arise during the examination. Additionally, handle any irregularities in accordance with school policies, maintaining the integrity of the examination process.
Maintain Attendance Records: Keep accurate records of student attendance during examinations, ensuring accountability and compliance with procedures.
Collect and Collate Examination Papers: Wrap up examinations smoothly by collecting and organising examination papers according to school procedures, maintaining confidentiality and security throughout the process.
Supervise Student Movement: Provide supervision for students who need to leave the examination room temporarily, ensuring they do so without disrupting the examination process or removing any materials.
If you're a dependable individual with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining the integrity of examinations, then we want you on our team! Join us in ensuring a fair and supportive testing environment for all our students.
Apply now and become an essential part of our examination team!
***Closing Date - May 2025***
For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org
For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate an effective and creative approach to education, a passion for your subject and a commitment to supporting the development of the department.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service Please note we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full**
**Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV) clearly demonstrating:
Why you are applying for this position
How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to the advert)
Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned
