Job Description

Exam Invigilator

Contract term: Permanent

Start date: Immediate

Start Contract type: Casual

Salary: £12.30 per hour (plus holiday pay)

We are looking to hire Exam Invigilators on a casual basis, to help supervise the conduct of students in various different exam periods/settings.

You will support the Exams Officer with the day-to-day operation of examination venues and other examination processes, with activities including:

● Assisting with setting-up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers

● Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations

● Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with irregularities

● Checking attendance during examinations

● Recording details of late arrivals

● Escorting candidates from venues during examinations and supervising candidates outside examination venues

● Supervising candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates do not remove equipment or stationery from the venue

The successful candidate will:

● Have a positive interest in young people and their education

● The ability to be flexible

● Accuracy and a high level of attention to detail

● Confident communication skills

● A firm but fair attitude

● The ability to work well under pressure

● Physical fitness - there is a lot of walking involved

The school was inspected by Ofsted in September 2022 and to quote the Lead Inspector 'This is a very good school with an outstanding Sixth Form'. "Leaders have designed the curriculum well. They have ambitious aims for what pupils should know to be ready for their next stage." "Leaders prioritise reading. They ensure pupils who struggle with reading get all the help they need. Leaders successfully promote a love of reading in the school. They make sure pupils build up their vocabulary to support their literacy. This helps pupils build their knowledge as they learn the content of the curriculum. " "The quality of education in the Sixth Form is especially strong. Teachers use their subject knowledge expertly to check on learning…Pupils are polite and friendly. They praise the culture of respect in the school"

It is an exciting time in the history of the school with the further development of the sixth form, expansion of pupil numbers, a new building which has provided a state-of-the-art learning environment and two new all-weather sports facilities.

We can offer:

● A friendly and supportive working environment.

● Bike to work Scheme.

● Freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities.

"RVHS is a great place to work as it combines the freedom to be creative in your teaching alongside the support which ensures you are best able to do your job."

You will be joining a school with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff. RVHS is keen to embrace an approach that is centred on teaching and learning and academic attainment for our students. RVHS is an 11-18 school in Essex, that enjoys a good reputation in the local area and benefits from excellent transport links, including being adjacent to Loughton tube station (Central Line).

Closing date: Noon on 5th March 2024 Interviews: TBC

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefsand expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

Roding Valley High School is a successful 11-18 school in Loughton and is part of The Chelmsford Learning Partnership. Currently catering for around 1400 pupils, this school boasts an excellent local reputation and fantastic facilities which provide an excellent working and learning environment. The school was graded “good” with outstanding features at the last Ofsted.