Exam Invigilators

We are looking for Exam Invigilators to join our pool on a casual, as-required basis from January 2025. The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring that exams are conducted in an appropriate manner within the correct time frame. They will help provide a calm and purposeful atmosphere for our students who are taking GCSE and A Level exams and mocks.

Experience:

• Experience of invigilation is not required, as training will be provided
• Invigilators are required to declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to them.

An ideal candidate will:

• Be flexible and available during exam periods (usually January, May, June)
• Have effective communication skills
• Be confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in exam rooms

Knowledge:

• Sound understanding of safeguarding principles
• Sound understanding of confidentiality and security principles
• Basic IT skills

Personal attributes:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Sensitivity to others and the ability to work cooperatively
• Ability to think creatively to anticipate and solve problems
• Ability to work under pressure, maintaining a sense of perspective and humour
• Naturally demonstrate a ‘can do’ helpful attitude
• Reliability, honesty and dedication
• Shares the School’s values and is committed to the School’s vision

More information about the School can be found on our website.

All members of staff are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to, and ensure compliance with, the School’s child protection procedures and staff guidance at all times.

Applications, addressed to Dr Amit Rajp (Deputy Head Curriculum), should include the completed school application form and a covering letter of not more than 2 pages summarising your suitability for the role as outlined in the information pack.

Please submit these by 9am on Monday 18th November to the HR & Compliance Officer, Ms Corinna Gregory: recruitment@edgbastonhigh.co.uk

Interviews will take place on Monday 25th November. At interview applicants must provide original documents to confirm their identity and right to work in the UK. They must also bring proof of qualifications where relevant for the post. The documentation required by applicants is listed in the Recruitment Policy which is available on the school website and from the School.

The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (including a Barred List check), a satisfactory online check, a satisfactory medical fitness declaration and satisfactory references. Confidential references will be sought prior to interview.

Edgbaston High School is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note, we reserve the right to close posts and commence interviews at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.