Key Role Information

Salary
£13.28 per hour + Real Living Wage (Non-contractual supplement)
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Casual
Closing
02/10/2026 09:00
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff | 3 - 3
Department
Exams
Key stage
Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
0.00
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are seeking an Exam Invigilator to join our team at Great Park Academy. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, organised and professional individual to support the smooth running of school examinations. As an Exam Invigilator, you will play a vital role in ensuring examinations are conducted fairly, securely and in accordance with examination board regulations, helping students perform at their best in a calm and supportive environment.

Reporting to the Exams Manager, you will supervise students during examinations and help maintain the integrity of the examination process. Duties will include:

  1. Preparing examination venues and distributing examination materials.
  2. Supervising students before, during and after examinations.
  3. Ensuring examination regulations and school procedures are followed at all times.
  4. Maintaining the security and confidentiality of examination papers and materials.
  5. Supporting students who require additional assistance during examinations where appropriate.
  6. Reporting any concerns or irregularities in line with school procedures.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for individuals who:

  1. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  2. Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  3. Are able to follow instructions accurately and consistently.
  4. Understand the importance of confidentiality and professionalism.
  5. Can remain calm and effective under pressure.
  6. Have a flexible, conscientious and reliable approach to work.
  7. Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  1. A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
  2. Generous annual leave 
  3. Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
  4. An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 
  5. Enthusiastic and motivated students 
  6. An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 
  7. A school with its community at heart 
  8. 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: peoplegreatpark@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

We do not accept CV's. If you attach a CV to you application this will not be considered as part of the recruitment process.

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.

About Us

We are a new secondary school that opened in September 2021. At Great Park Academy, our principal aim is to provide outstanding education for students from Years 5 to 11. We are a popular academy with a reputation in the local community for providing a safe, positive, caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive as learners. With high expectations and standards of achievement, both academic and personal, we encourage students to make excellent progress and to achieve their goals and aspirations. We offer learning experiences that support personal development and our staff promotes a love of learning which will be with our students throughout their lives. Great Park Academy is one of two new schools within Gosforth Group multi-academy trust. Our new school building, located in Great Park, opened in 2025 will service 1,200 students from Year 5 to Year 11. This is an exciting time to join our team, our growing academy provides great opportunities for professional development and career progression, as well as the chance to support us in shaping the future of Great Park Academy.  

Great Park Academy

People & Culture Team

peoplegosforth@gosforthgroup.org.uk

Primrose Lane

Great Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE13 9FR
People & Culture Team
peoplegosforth@gosforthgroup.org.uk

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.