Exam Invigilator
Start date: ASAP
Casual zero hours position
£13.13 per hour plus £1.58 holiday pay
We are seeking to recruit Exam Invigilators to work with our existing team, to facilitate the smooth running of the secondary public and internal examinations here at The Burgess Hill Academy.
The post would be ideally suited to applicants who feel a sense of responsibility for today's young people and who are able to work flexible daytime hours. This is a casual contract, so hours and days will vary dependent on need. However, availability between the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm is required. Examinations take place throughout the academic year, starting in October and ending with the GCSE examinations in May and June.
The role involves:
- Assisting with the set up of exam rooms
- Patrolling exam rooms during exams and monitoring students behaviour Collecting exam papers at the end of exams
- Ensuring compliance with statutory policies related to the role
Experience of working in a school or with young people would be an advantage, however, full training for the role will be provided.
What we are looking for are applicants who can:
- Understand and apply detailed written instructions, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Concentrate and work quickly under pressure
- Maintain confidentially
- Use initiative in response to unexpected situations
- Be aware and committed to equal opportunities and diversity
- Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.
The Burgess Hill Academy
At The Burgess Hill Academy, students are encouraged to dream big and strive for excellence with our motto, 'Believe in your best'. Our innovative approach to learning inspires a love for reading and provides high-quality pastoral care. We celebrate effort and achievement while promoting exemplary behaviour within the academy and the community.
Leadership opportunities thrive, and we embrace diversity while prioritising student wellbeing. Our commitment is to equip our 1100 students with the qualifications, enrichment experiences, and employability skills necessary for success beyond our walls. Join us in exploring our diverse range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for personal growth.
We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:
Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 22.7%.
Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self funded).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues. Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.
If you enjoy a challenge and are interested in applying for this rewarding post, please download the job description for further information. We look forward to receiving your application.
We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.