Exam Invigilator

Our school

An International Business and Enterprise Academy and IB World School serving a multi-ethnic community. Westminster Academy (WA) is an exciting and diverse comprehensive school with a 6th form in central London that offers an innovative IB curriculum.

As a member of the collaborative WA community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside an exceptionally talented group of colleagues who are committed to continued professional growth and improvement of the student experience. We have the ability to be dynamic and lead with autonomy, being a rare standalone academy.

The school was mostly recently graded as ‘good’ in its Nov 2023 Ofsted inspection: ‘The school’s curriculum is ambitious and matches the aims of what is expected nationally’, with an ‘outstanding’ 6th form provision where the IBDP and IBCP are offered. We are inclusive and welcoming, where students of all faiths, backgrounds and abilities are valued and respected.

The role

The role of an Invigilator is to supervise students undertaking school examinations in compliance with school and legal requirements. Good spoken and written English is essential, as you may be required to act as a reader or scribe for students requiring additional support. This role is key in the delivery of examination processes and procedures from beginning to end.

Exam Invigilators are paid on an hourly basis and are required for a series of morning, afternoon or all-day sessions. For morning sessions, you need to be available from 8.30am and afternoon sessions from 1pm. The role requires standing and occasional walking to be able to oversee the students.

What we offer:

• CPD (little and often) and a commitment to professional learning.
• Planning days as part of INSET that are dedicated for staff to use for planning purposes.
• Active clubs for staff – Harbour club, staff football and staff events and gym membership.
• Loan for season travel tickets and bicycle scheme.
• Excellent modern building and facilities.
• Standalone academy with autonomy to make strategic decisions.
• End-of-year staff incentives linked to attendance.
• A supportive senior Leadership Team.

How to apply

For further details and an application form, please see our website. Please send your completed application form to: hrteam@westminsteracademy.org.uk. We do not accept CVs.

Closing date: 6th October 2024.

Shortlisting: w/c 7th October 2024.

We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. The advert may be closed at any time.

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. As such, there may be additional safeguarding requirements and responsibilities depending on the nature of the role advertised and the extent to which the role will involve contact with children. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.

A professional social media check may take place to reduce risks to reputation, confidentiality breach and data security. The check identifies a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at Westminster Academy must disclose all spent and unspent convictions.

Westminster Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are inclusive and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.