Key Role Information

Salary
£12.65 per hour (£13.45 per hour including Real Living Wage increase)
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Casual
Closing
19/03/2026 23:59
Interview
Shortly after closing date
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff | 2 - 2
Department
Exams
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are looking to increase our team of invigilators who will be given the opportunity of casual work on a regular basis during the academic year to assist in the running of examinations. Duties will include:

  • Preparation of exam rooms
  • Receive and seat students appropriately
  • Invigilate students throughout the exam

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  • A competitive salary 
  • Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
  • An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 
  • Enthusiastic and motivated students 
  • An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 
  • A school with its community at heart 
  • An exciting programme of staff well-being activities 
  • Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplenorthgosforth@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 236 1700.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Understand the importance of confidentiality at all timesessential
Able to work without supervisionessential
Ability to follow instructions (written and verbal)essential
Able to work as part of a teamessential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsessential

Experience

Experience of working within an educational setting, ideally an academy or school
Experience of exam invigilation

Personal Attributes

An interest and commitment to the whole school communityessential
A commitment to child protection and safeguardingessential
Willingness to be innovative and ability to be creativeessential
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with studentsessential
A good team workeressential
Honest, demonstrates integrity, confidence and self-motivationessential
Ability to relate well to colleagues, staff and studentsessential
Ability to deal confidently with a wide range of clientsessential
Ability to cope under pressure in a controlled, effective, efficient and friendly manneressential
Ability to demonstrate a conscientious and flexible approachessential

About Us

We are a small secondary school that aims to deliver high-quality education in a safe, happy and caring environment. Community is at the heart of what we do. Each student is a valued member of the academy and we take pride in giving them opportunities that will allow them to thrive as an individual, both academically and holistically. Students receive a first-class education from our team of enthusiastic, dedicated teachers and our pastoral and support staff. We have high expectations of both ourselves and our students, and we strive to develop their talents and help them succeed. Part of Gosforth Group multi-academy trust, we have gone through a period of change and improvement and continue to strive to become a leading academy in North Tyneside. We offer a thriving and positive working environment and want to hear from people who are passionate about education and want to support us on our journey to becoming an outstanding academy.  

North Gosforth Academy

People & Culture Team

peoplenorthgosforth@gosforthgroup.org.uk

Dudley Lane
Seaton Burn
Newcastle upon Tyne

NE13 6EJ

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.  This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies.    

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.