Assistant Invigilators

Merchant Taylors’ School is a leading Independent School for boys aged 11-18. The School has an established Examinations Team and is seeking to recruit experienced Assistant Invigilators to join our existing pool of invigilators. The main purpose of the role is to assist the Head of Examinations and the existing pool of invigilators to run a variety of internal and external exams.

Previous experience in invigilating is desirable (not necessarily as a lead invigilator). Professionalism and an understanding of the role and the examining body legislation as well as strong organisational and communication skills are essential.

Start date: November 2024.

This is an "as and when" (Term-time only) role; in order to adequately offer the slots that require filling within the timetabling all invigilators on the register of casual staff will be asked to offer sufficient availability to allow allocation of at least 6 slots during the spring term and at least 10 slots over the summer term where they are available.

For the full job description and details on how to apply to this position, please visit the vacancies page on our website http://www.mtsn.org.uk/vacancies/.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 15th August 2024, 9am. Candidates will be shortlisted and interviews will be arranged for the week commencing 19th August 2024.

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Use of personal data is set out in the School's Staff Transparency Notice on the School Website.

Merchant Taylors’ School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As this role will bring you into contact with children you are expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Safeguarding responsibilities:

It is the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy Statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to the Head Master