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Job Ref No. ECC5460-472S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: LGPS 1, Point 2
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Temporary
Application Close: 09/03/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC  

Job Description

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COLNE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

EXAM INVIGILATOR

Pay Range: Local Government Pay Scale 1

Actual Salary from: £12.26 per hour (Points 2)

Start Date: ASAP

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to support the examinations officer with the administration of examinations and the supervision of candidates to ensure that proper conduct with regard to procedures, expectations and behaviour is adhered to at all times within the exam setting.

This is a casual role.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Should you be successful during the shortlisting process interviews will be held face to face at the school.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Organising examination seating plans as required
  • Distribution and retrieval of examination papers
  • Reading out examination instructions
  • Recording start and finish times and initiating the start and end of examinations
  • Completing student attendance register

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent punctuality and reliability
  • Effective time management with the ability to work to deadlines
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritising work

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Colne Community School?

We can offer you:

  • A Competitive Salary
  • Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
  • Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
  • Free tea and coffee available in all team rooms and communal staff room
  • Sociable and friendly staff
  • Staff weekly wellbeing opportunities
  • Staff social events

Employee benefits include:

  • Excellent pension scheme
  • A Health Cash Plan
  • Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
  • Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care plan
  • Annual free flu vaccination
  • Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
  • Discounted cinema tickets
  • Eligible for Blue Light Card

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:

https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l90305nbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDY2OTg3NnwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDM3NjM5OTF8MA%3d%3d?i=1qc8PaVw%2fIs%3d

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 9th March 2025

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

Information about the School

We are a unique school and college where young people make real achievements. Our school understands and embraces the challenge of change, diversity and innovation and we are committed to developing teaching strategies which enable every student to be a successful learner. Our school is a learning environment that reflects the value we place on young people and their success to ensure that they grow into full participating citizens and have a real sense of their own worth.

The Colne Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Sigma HR
The Colne Community School
Church Road, Brightlingsea
Essex, CO7 0QL
Telephone: 01255 750913
Email: colne.recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk

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