Exam Invigilators

Tenbury High Ormiston Academy is a truly unique, small, rural 11-16 academy in the beautiful setting of North-West Worcestershire. It is part of Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) which is one of the largest not-for-profit multi-academy trusts in England. OAT’s mission is to become the Trust that makes the biggest difference, both inside and outside the classroom. This aligns with Tenbury High’s vision of High Achievement Outstanding Care.

Our pupils at Tenbury High are happy, well behaved and proud of their school. The academy has a strong vein of moral purpose where the child is at the heart of all we do. We invest in our pupils and our staff to ensure all are supported to be the best they can be. In a very recent Ofsted inspection, inspectors described our pupils as confident, polite and pleasant. Inspectors recognised leaders were ambitious in all aspects of school improvement and have led and embedded significant and impressive change across all aspects of school life.

We are currently looking to appoint three reliable and enthusiastic Exam Invigilators on a casual basis for the forthcoming GCSE exam series.

The role will involve:

• Providing professional exam invigilation support and perform all necessary tasks as requested by the Exams Officer. Undertake a full range of duties to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Academy exams
• Responsible for maintaining candidate attendance and absence records.
• Assist in the preparation and set up of exam rooms
• Invigilate the examination, including dealing with examination irregularities
• Assist in the preparation and set up of exam rooms.
• Understand and adheres to exam regulations
• Adheres to the school’s behaviour management and safeguarding policies and other relevant policies.
• May demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff.
• Communicate examination procedures to pupils and oversee behaviour.
• Respond to pupil requests during the examination.
• Escort candidates from the location during the examination.
• Interprets information and situations and solves straight forward problems and makes minor decisions

Online training is required prior to exams.

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust. Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss the position further, please contact our Exams Officer, Mrs A Tilt via email to atilt@tenburyhigh.co.uk or by calling 01584 810 304.

To apply for the position please submit an application form via the link above. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Tenbury High Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974