Role: Exam Invigilator
Academy: Outwood Academy Adwick
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary (Actual Salary): £12.85 per hour + 12.07% holiday pay - Casual Role around Exam Seasons (November / January / May / June)

Welcome from the Principal:

As Principal, I am really proud to be able to introduce you to our academy. Situated in the heart of the Woodlands community, just a stone's throw from Doncaster, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child.

But what truly sets us apart is our incredible team. The staff at Outwood Academy Adwick are dedicated, passionate individuals who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our students. They are motivated by a shared belief in the transformative power of education and a deep-rooted commitment to our community. We value collaboration, innovation, and a growth mindset, constantly striving to improve our practice and provide the very best learning experience for every child.

We are proud to be part of the Outwood Family, a Trust renowned for its commitment to transforming lives and raising standards. If you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

To view the Support Staff recruitment booklet, Click Her

Casual Role around Exam Seasons (November / January / May / June)

We are seeking to appoint Exam Invigilators with the drive to contribute to an atmosphere of respect, recognition, and mutual support within the school. Promoting equality within and values the diversity of the school community is essential to our ethos. This role is essential to the smooth running of the examination process. In addition to ensuring correct exam procedures are followed, you will be responsible for setting out and collecting exam papers and materials, admitting students to the exam hall / room and invigilating. Duties may also include reading and scribing for students.

Required to start as soon as possible, the successful candidate needs to be extremely well organised, have the ability to prioritise workload, ensure strict deadlines are met. The ability to work on your own initiative, be a role model to others and work within a team environment is key.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust provides a high-quality learning and cultural environment that inspires and motivates children. Whether you are ambitious for progression, or determined to be an outstanding member of our support team, Outwood Academy Adwick is the place for you. Leadership development, succession planning and capacity building are major priorities for the Trust as this enables us to facilitate rapid progression for those who want to advance at all levels.

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For details on the Person Specification please click here.

Main duties will include:

To work with the Data & Exams Manager to ensure the successful operation of the examinations process in school.
To be familiar with the guidance for invigilators and instructions provided for conduct of the examination in line with the relevant Examination Board.
To supervise the admission of candidates into the examination room and to help them find their allocated seats quietly and efficiently.
To distribute question papers, answer booklets and associated materials at the beginning of the examination and to collect them at the end.
To supervise candidates in a quiet and unobtrusive manner to ensure that the regulations on conduct, communication etc. are strictly observed.
To provide candidates with additional paper and/or equipment as necessary and in accordance with examination board regulations.

We are looking for someone who:

Will be a strong a team player.
Has a solution focussed, can do attitude.
Will be resilient in following the academy behaviour policy.
Has a fundamental belief in the power of education, to enable pupils to achieve anything they set their minds to.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER?

Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level. We also offer:

Your starting salary with annual increments plus inflation linked increases. The starting salary within the grade advertised will be dependent upon your experience. You will also receive:

A comprehensive induction and training process
Automatic enrolment into an increasingly rare and valuable defined Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates
Flexible family friendly policies from day one
Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period
Holidays: A minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service)
A range of working patterns are available dependant upon the role

Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to:

Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues
Emotional support and counselling for a wide range of personal and work issues
Legal guidance
Financial guidance and debt counselling
Child and dependent care support and advice
Support for managers

We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing strategy and menopause policy along with menopause champions based in our academies. Other benefits include:

Free onsite parking
Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing
Access to various discount sites

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please Click Here

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of primary, junior and secondary academies. We are a dynamic organisation, recognised nationally as one of the highest performing family of schools in the North of England, and we currently sponsor over 40 schools.

Our educational blueprint has been developed through leading and supporting schools over many years.

We have used this successful blueprint to sponsor academies and have a transformational effect on children’s life chances within very quick timescales.

We feel strongly that academies should enhance the education provision of the community they serve, in addition to driving up standards and playing a central role in regeneration. This is because we believe that improving the life chances of young people is essential to developing a strong local and national economy.

We are now comprised of over 40 schools who work together to ensure that all children, irrespective of their starting point, receive an excellent education. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of children in our care, including the most vulnerable or challenging.