Casual Exam Invigilator

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Overall Purpose of the Role:

To be responsible for supporting the Examinations Officer and the Senior Leadership Team

to provide specific support to the school in the monitoring of internal and external

examinations.

Key Duties:

Report to and be briefed by the exams officer prior to each exam session
Assisting with setting up exam rooms
Keeping confidential exam question papers and materials secure before, during and after exams
Completing attendance registers.
Dealing with extra candidates not on the registers
Recording absent candidates
Checking seating plans
Ensuring candidates have the correct papers
Reading out the starting script and any erratum notice to the candidates
Ensuring that candidates always adhere to the examination conditions
Dealing with late arrivals
Dealing with emergencies such as candidates who become ill, fire alarm going off etc.
Reporting any incidents/ disruption/ irregularities/malpractice
Responding to any queries in accordance with exam regulations
Supervising the candidates in a quiet and unobtrusive manner
Closing the examination and dismissing candidates
Ensure exam conditions are maintained until the candidates are dismissed from the room.
Check exam desks for any graffiti.
Collecting scripts and any examination material.
Tidying of exam room.
Returning all scripts and materials securely to the Examinations Officer.
Any other duties delegated by the Examinations Officer.

Other Responsibilities

Undertake on-line invigilator training each academic year
Attend update and review sessions as required
Promote and safeguard the welfare of the students you are responsible for or come into contact with
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person
Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all
Contribute to the overall ethos of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend and participate in relevant meetings/training as required

Operating Norms

Operating at all times within the stated policies and practices of Aldridge Education and the wider Trust locations.

Abiding by and practicing the Aldridge Education Operating norms:

We are Aldridge Education
The standard is excellence
We champion equality
We’re in the work together
We behave with integrity
We lead by example
We use time well

Equal Opportunities

To know and adhere to the Aldridge Educations equal opportunities policy and equalities legislation and implement in relation to job responsibilities in employment and service delivery.

Health and Safety

To take reasonable care for his/her own health and safety and any other person(s) who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work, in accordance with the Health & Safety legislation.
To co-operate with the Aldridge Education insofar as is necessary to enable it to comply with its duties under relevant health and safety legislation.

Safeguarding of Children Young people and Vulnerable Adults

To be aware of and work in accordance with Aldridge Education safeguarding child protection policies and procedures in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and to raise any concerns relating to such procedures which may be noted during the course of duty.

The post holder will be required to have a valid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and be re-checked every 3 years as per Aldridge Education procedures.

Person Specifications

Requirements	Essential	Desirable
Education
Good Literacy and Numeracy skills	X
Effective written and oral skills	X
Good communication skills	X
Basic IT skills – use of email, internet access required for training	X
Experience
Previous experience of working in a school environment		X
All invigilators will be required to undertake full training for this role	X
Other skills and qualities
Accuracy and attention to detail	X
Ability to follow instructions	X
Ability to use own initiative	X
Ability to work constructively as part of a team	X
Ability to relate well to both students and staff	X
Good planning and prioritising skills	X
Methodical	X
Professional yet friendly approach	X
Adaptable to change	X
Flexible in approach to work	X
Reliable and punctual	X
Ability to remain calm under pressure or when unexpected circumstances arise.	X

Salary & Benefits

£13.26 per hour

Location

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy
Lewes Road
Brighton
South East
BN1 9PW

Supporting documents

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Deadline and how to apply

HOW TO APPLY

Application Process

If after reading the details you would like to apply for this post, please:

Complete the application process form in full online via the Trust's Every HR Applicant Tracking System

Closing Date: 31st August 2026

Shortlisting: ongoing

Interviews are planned for: TBC

In line with our Safer Recruitment Policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, all candidates must provide two professional references. One reference must be from your current or most recent employer. We do not accept character reference’s or personal email addresses for referees, and two references from the same employer are not permitted. References will be requested immediately after shortlisting unless otherwise stated on the application form. Candidates must ensure their referees are aware of the need to respond promptly within the given timescale.

Safeguarding Statement

Aldridge Education is committed to working together to safeguard and provide help and support to meet the needs of children as soon as problems emerge. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Where the role for which you are applying involves engaging in regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

A copy of Aldridge Education’s Child Protection policy is available on our website at www.aldridgeeducation.org

Following successful shortlisting, Aldridge Education will carry out the necessary prohibition checks for all teaching staff, as well as for all candidates undertaking regulated activity. If you are shortlisted for the position you are applying for, you will be required to complete a Declaration giving details of any relevant criminal offences and other relevant information relating to our safeguarding duty. Further information will be provided on that form.

Any offer of employment will be made conditional upon a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and other safer recruitment checks.

Online Checks

If you are shortlisted for the position, Aldridge Education will carry out online searches, including a review of your social media presence, in line with our safeguarding responsibilities. These checks are conducted in accordance with the statutory guidance outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. The purpose of this process is to identify any publicly available information that may present potential safeguarding concerns and to ensure that appropriate due diligence is undertaken.

This post is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975.

Equal opportunities

Equal Opportunities

All members of Brighton Aldridge Community Academy are required to know and adhere to Brighton Aldridge Community Academy equal opportunities policy and equalities legislation and implement in relation to job responsibilities in employment and service delivery.

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