Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Exam Invigilator
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Role: Exam Invigilator
Academy: Outwood Academy Acklam
Start Date: 01/11/2026
Salary (Actual Salary): £13.90
Are you conscientious, reliable, and looking for a role supporting the vital examination process within an academy?
Join us as an Exam Invigilator, where you will work as part of a team supervising pupils undertaking school and external examinations. The overall purpose of this post is to ensure all examinations are conducted in strict accordance with legal and school requirements.
This role requires individuals who are flexible and adaptable, with proven self-confidence and the ability to work on their own initiative.
Welcome from the Principal
Thank you for your interest in Outwood Academy Acklam.
As Principal, I'm incredibly proud of our GOOD-rated, vibrant, and diverse 11-16 academy in Middlesbrough. We have nearly 1,200 students who benefit from our spectacular building, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong, inclusive community.
Our energetic and passionate academic and pastoral teams are committed to making a significant impact. This is evident in our consistently improving student outcomes, including being the highest performing school in the town on the Fairer Schools Index with 'Well Above Average' progress. Everything we do is driven by our ACKLAM values.
We are an outward-facing school that celebrates diversity and widens opportunities for both our students and the community. Staff love working here, and we trust you will too. We encourage you to submit an application or come for a look around.
Responsibilities
Be crucial to maintaining the integrity of our examinations. You'll work as part of a team, supervising pupils and ensuring strict adherence to all legal and school regulations. Key duties include preparing the exam room, admitting and quietly seating candidates, and managing the distribution and collection of exam papers.
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You will maintain efficient timekeeping, deal calmly with minor behaviour issues, and be prepared to escort candidates in an emergency. Your vigilance ensures a fair and compliant environment for all students.
- For details on the Job Description please click here.
Qualifications
We are seeking reliable, conscientious, and flexible individuals with a good standard of education. While prior school experience is welcome, it's not essential. You must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a calm and self-confident demeanour, and be able to work effectively on your own initiative. Knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality/data protection is required, along with the ability to maintain good organisational standards.
- For details on the Person Specification please click here.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:
- Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
- Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
- Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
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If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.
- Further Information on employee benefits can be found Click Here
- To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please Click Here
Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page
Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
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.
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