King Solomon Academy
Examination Invigilator
Location: Marylebone, London
Salary: £12.97 per hour
Start date: March 2023 temporary until June 2023
Working Hours: Casual
Closing date: Friday 5th May 2023 at 11am
About the role:
The administration of public examinations in any school is a major undertaking, and one which involves large numbers of students and necessary security procedures. The 2023 mock exam season will run from late February to early March with the summer examination season running from May to June.
The Examinations Invigilators perform an important role in ensuring the proper and secure running of public examinations and are needed to assist in the management and supervision of public examinations at King Solomon Academy.
You will report to the Examinations Officer who will brief you with regard to the examinations to be taken, the timing of examinations, materials needed for examinations and any variations there may be from the times published on the start of the examination paper.
Our ideal candidate will be reliable and punctual, highly flexible, able to relate to pupils and comfortable in a high pressure environment.
View the full job description and person specification here.
Examination Days:
The morning examination session will start for candidates at 9am and the afternoon session at 1.30pm, although Examination Invigilators will need to be on duty at 8.30am or 1.00pm in order to assist in the setting up of exams and supporting pupils with extra time. The afternoon examination session is due to be finished by 4.30pm; although the exact end time will vary on a day-to-day basis. The number of hours worked will necessarily vary.
About our school:
At King Solomon Academy, we are a unique academy where pupils are known and cared about as individuals and where behaviour and manners are exemplary.
Our school is one of high expectations which transforms pupils, whatever their starting point, into responsible and academically able young adults. We are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to ensure each of our pupils has the chance to attend an academically rigorous university.
How to apply:
Follow the link at https://kingsolomonacademy.org/current-vacancies and submit your application by 11am on Friday 5th May.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Camilla Al-Hariri, the Exams Officer on 0207 563 6900.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.