Looking for flexible work that makes a real difference? Join our exam invigilator team at The King’s School
About the role
We are looking for an exam invigilator who will be responsible for providing routine invigilating duties and general administrative support to the examinations function at school. They will act as a reader/writer/any other specialist support for candidates needing access arrangement.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:
- Has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential
- Has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and students.
- Can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative
Contract details
- 0 hours casual contract
- Fixed term contract with an end date of 17 July 2026
- Multiple positions available
The role is to be engaged on an ‘as and when required’ basis throughout the summer examination period to start from as soon as possible. Hours of work will be agreed by the school and may vary at short notice.
Please note, interviews will be offered on an ad-hoc basis for the duration of this advert, Successful candidates will start as soon as possible.
Ready to make a real difference?
Apply now to join our dedicated team at The King’s School. Submit your application through our website.
About The King’s School
The King’s School is a warm, welcoming, and high‑performing school with a strong sense of pride and tradition. Consistently recognised as one of the top‑performing schools in the Wakefield District and ranked in the top 15% nationally for progress, we continue to build on a long history of academic excellence.
Our culture is rooted in raising aspirations and improving life chances for every student, guided by our core values and a supportive, caring ethos. As one of the oldest schools in Yorkshire, our rich heritage combines with a forward‑looking approach to provide an inspiring environment where students thrive and staff careers flourish.
As part of Pontefract Academies Trust - recently recognised for Excellence in the 2025 Edurio Award -staff wellbeing and satisfaction remain central to our work. Across the Trust, 85% of staff said they would recommend us as a great place to work, well above national benchmarks, and feedback within The King’s School reflects the same positive, supportive culture.
Staff say:
I genuinely love working at King’s!
My line manager always takes my personal needs into account and shows genuine care for my wellbeing.
For further insight into our school, we invite you to watch our promotional film ‘Where will King’s take you?’ , and visit our website for further information.
What can we offer you?
Be part of a team that values your wellbeing, development and work–life balance. As a member of our school community, you’ll benefit from:
- Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
- Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing
- For the 2025/26 academic year, we have provided staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days, the next is on Monday 20 July 2026. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals
- Generous employer pension- West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS
- Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service – plus 8 statutory bank holidays)
- Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance
- Cycle to work scheme Blue Light Card
- Discounted gym membership
- Free eyecare via Specsavers
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters)
- Discounts at numerous retailers including O2
- Free flu vaccinations.
You can find more information about staff benefits and what it’s like to work with us in the ‘Working for Us’ booklet and on our website.
About Pontefract Academies Trust
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross-phase multi-academy trust comprising of nine local schools: seven primary and two secondary, committed to providing the very best education for our children.
We are also excited to be merging with Ark Schools on 1 September 2026. This partnership will strengthen the support we offer our pupils and staff, while creating new opportunities for collaboration and professional development across both trusts. Please click here to find out more about the Pontefract Academies Trust and Ark Schools merger.
We are proud of the positive culture across our schools. In the 2025 Edurio Staff Survey, we were ranked in the top 10 trusts nationally for staff satisfaction and received several awards recognising our supportive and values‑driven working environment. Our staff tell us they feel valued, listened to and part of a team that makes a real difference every day.
We’re excited for the future and hope you’ll consider joining us as we continue to grow.
Further information
Contact us on 01977 601701 or email recruitment@kings.patrust.org.uk