Key Role Information

Salary
£13.26 per hour
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Casual
Closing
03/11/2026 09:00
Interview
From 6th November 2026 onwards
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Grade D
Department
St Patrick's College
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
0.00
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: £13.26 per hour 

Hours: As and When Required, during exam periods

Contract Type: Casual Worker Agreement

Location: St Patrick’s Catholic College, Baysdale Road, Thornaby, TS17 9DE


We are seeking to recruit Exam Invigilators with an approachable manner and the ability to communicate with ease with staff and students.

This role is essential to the smooth running of the examination process. In addition to ensuring correct exam procedures are followed, the successful applicants will be responsible for the setting out and collecting of exam papers and materials, admitting students to the exam hall/room, and collating the exam papers to be sent off to the Exam boards. Duties may include reading and scribing for students during exams.

St Patrick’s Catholic College is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trusts in the UK.

The successful applicant will be required to join the DBS update service and ensure this is renewed annually.   

 Closing date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026, 9am

Interview date: From 6th November 2026 onwards

For further information or if you would like to arrange a visit, please contact Wendy Kendal, Trust Business Manager at recruitment@stpatricks.npcat.org.uk 


Skills

Experience

Experience of working with young peopleessential
An understanding of safeguarding and child protectionessential
Experience of working in administration
Experience of working in an educational setting
UK qualifications structure
Joint Council for Qualifications Examination Regulation

Personal Attributes

Able to follow the school’s safeguarding procedures and recognise when to report any concernsessential
Ability to lead an exam when necessaryessential
Accuracy and attention to detailessential
Flexible approach to workessential
Ability to communicate with candidates and members of staff clearly and accuratelyessential
Ability to work predetermined instructionsessential
Ability to use own initiative and judgementessential
Effective oral and written communication skillsessential
Ability to work as part of a team and also alone as necessaryessential
Ability to be firm but fair at all timesessential
Ability to follow recognised procedures and policiesessential
Ability to remain positive and enthusiastic when working under pressureessential
Good organisation, time management, communication and interpersonal skillsessential
Be tactful, discreet and understands confidentialityessential
Must be able to stand still for long periods of timeessential
A professional role model who is committed to their own professional development and to developing othersessential
Professional appearance and demeanouressential
Able to work calmly under pressure essential
Have access to email to be able to receive school communications and complete relevant training activityessential
Able to work flexibly, is reliable and to attend meetings and INSET days as requiredessential
Ability to relate to teachers, other professionals, parents and students
Be confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in the exam room
Commitment to school improvement and raising achievement for all students

Qualifications

GCSE C grade or higher (or equivalent) in English & Mathsessential

St Patrick's Catholic College

Wendy Kendal

recruitment@stpatricks.npcat.org.uk

Baysdale Road
Stockton-on-Tees
Thornaby
TS17 9DE

Safeguarding Information

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.