Candidate Information Pack

Exam Invigilator

May 2024 Start – Casual Contract

 Exam Invigilator – Job Description

We are seeking to appoint organised, reliable and enthusiastic

Exam Invigilators to be a part of our team overseeing our GCSE
and GCE examinations during this academic year.
Candidates must be available during the exam periods which are
in May and June 2024.

We invite applications from candidates with the following

attributes for this role:
• Be able to work effectively both on your own and within a
team
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Be an excellent role model
• Be reliable and punctual

More details on the person specification are provided at the end of

this document.

Application Process
● Applicants should apply via our website.

Interview Procedure
Our selection procedure will aim to identify with rigour whether
the candidate fulfils the requirements of the post and will include
the consideration of the candidate’s suitability to work with
children and young people. The process will include:
● Written task;
● Interview with Exams Officer and SLT Member

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement

The Kingston Academy is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect
all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo
appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks (with a barred
list check for regulated activity), checks with past employers and
eligibility to work in the UK. Identity and qualification documents
will be checked prior to any offer being made.

Equal Opportunities
The Kingston Academy is an equal opportunities employer, we value
the diversity of our staff and pupils, and all our staff are equally
valued and respected.
Letter to Candidates from Ms Sophie Cavanagh, Head Teacher

Dear Candidate,

Thank you for your interest in The Kingston Academy. I am delighted that you are considering joining our
accomplished team of teachers. The opportunity to share in the architecture of a new school and be integral in its
delivery at a strategic level is unique.

I am looking for a candidate who will assist me in ensuring that, as the school develops, we remain true to the core
values of the Trust of excellence in all that we do, educating the whole child and being fully integrated in and
responsive to the needs of our local community.

Last year, our GCSE results were impressive and among the highest in the country for a non-selective school,
outperforming all local schools, including selective grammar schools. They were also the first ever GCSE results at The
Kingston Academy that had been determined by public examinations:

• 90% of pupils achieved Grade 4 or above in both English and Mathematics, with 80% at Grade 5 or above in
both English and Mathematics;

• Attainment overall was very high, with pupils’ achieving an average Grade of 6.11 across their best 8 subjects;
and 44% of all grades were at Grade 7 or above

Recruitment and development of exceptional staff is a top priority for us at The Kingston Academy. Our team
comprises committed professionals who are invested in the process of ensuring our pupils achieve to the very best of
their abilities. We understand that our drive to build an exceptional school relies upon our ability to recruit a fantastic
team of staff and offer them excellent opportunities for professional development.

We hope you will be able to see your place in The Kingston Academy story and come forward to apply for this
exciting, central role. Prospective candidates are very welcome to come for an informal visit to the school prior to
submitting their application. A member of our senior leadership team would be happy to talk to you about the role
and the Academy, the staff and our pupils. Alternatively, you may call to discuss any questions you may have prior to
submitting your application. You can contact Emily Kyprianou on 0208 465 6200 in order to arrange a suitable time.
However, please do not feel that you will be disadvantaged in any sense if you choose not to.

We hope you will be able to see your place in The Kingston Academy story and come forward to apply for this
exciting, central role.

I very much look forward to receiving your application.

Ms Sophie M Cavanagh

Executive Director
Kingston Educational Trust
 Background to the Trust

The Kingston Academy is an ambitious new free school set up by

The Kingston Educational Trust, a partnership between Kingston
University, Kingston College and Royal Borough of Kingston. The
overriding aim of the school is to provide our pupils with an
outstanding education and, in line with our school motto, to go
beyond what schools ordinarily do. TKA first opened its doors to
Year 7 pupils in September 2015 and has now been open for 8
years. We are significantly over-subscribed year-on-year.

As a school, we offer a traditional core curriculum grounded in the

basics of numeracy and literacy, merging the very best of
traditional pedagogical practice with cutting edge new technology.
All our pupils use Chromebooks to take advantage of the many
benefits of eLearning in furthering education. All pupils will take
either 9 or 10 GCSE subjects depending on whether they take
separate sciences or the combined science award.

The Kingston Academy is an inclusive school that focuses on the

serious business of achievement for our pupils. Pupils are
expected to behave well, work hard and embrace all the
opportunities presented to them. The school nurtures respect,
responsibility, reflectiveness and collaboration. Above all, the
focus of the school is to ensure that pupils will move forward in
life as kind, resilient, confident individuals who are equipped to
make a positive contribution, anywhere in the world.

A distinctive feature of the school is our extended school day

when pupils take part in our enrichment programme delivered by
all teaching staff and external providers. There are an abundance
of exciting enrichment opportunities for pupils to explore in sport,
enterprise, music, community engagement and cultural events.
Enrolment in our enrichment programme is compulsory for pupils,
but they are also encouraged to look beyond their own school and
engage with the community around them and all it has to offer in
other local schools and local organisations.
Exam Invigilator – Job Description

Post Title: Exam Invigilator

Salary: £13.60 per hour
Reporting to: Exams Officer
Hours: Flexible - Average session is 3hrs

Core Purpose
To oversee and supervise examinations and to ensure that guidelines and regulations for the integrity and security of
the examination papers and procedures are followed during examination sessions. The duties detailed in this job
description provide a summary of the main areas of responsibility. Other duties may be required within the detailed
hours of employment at the direction of the leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist in the setting up of examination rooms.
• Ensure students are seated according to the seating plan.
• Ensure all candidates receive appropriate examination question and answer papers.
• Be aware of any needs that candidates may have during an examination.
• Ensure answer scripts are collected in the correct order and are supervised as required until they are delivered
to the Exams Officer.
• Ensure candidates comply with the regulations of an examination room as laid out in the JCQ guidelines.
• Maintain security and confidentiality.
• Ensure no inappropriate items are brought into the examination room, such as mobile phones, watches and
other devices, revision notes or other paperwork unless told otherwise.
• Ensure all candidates are aware of the pre-exam start information and of any erratum notices that may affect
them.
• Observe all candidates once an examination has begun ensuring no malpractice is taking place.
• To undertake, or assist in, any other appropriate duties as may reasonably be requested by the school from
time to time to assist with the smooth running of examinations.
• To act as a scribe or reader to students as required. Communication and working with colleagues
• Support and maintain collaborative, productive working relationships with all staff and professionals from
outside agencies to support the effective running of the school.
• To attend training and development sessions when required

Safeguarding
The welfare and safety of pupils are the responsibility of all staff in school. All staff must remain vigilant and any
concern for a pupil’s welfare must always be reported to the Designated Safeguarding Lead in accordance with the
school's procedures as set out in the school's Safeguarding Policy. All staff are responsible for ensuring that they fully
understand these procedures and must seek guidance from the Designated Safeguarding Lead if required.

Additional Requirements
• To support and promote the School’s vision and values.
• To implement school policies with a commitment to high standards, high expectations and high achievement.
• To be aware of all Safeguarding/Child Protection issues relevant to the department (e.g. planning for School
Trips, monitoring of visitors to the School).
• It is the post-holder’s responsibility to carry out their duties in line with the School’s Policy on Equality and
Diversity and be sensitive and caring to the needs of others, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious
working environment.
• The Kingston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check with barred list information is required
for all successful applicants in addition to checking the individual is not subject to a prohibition order.
Applicants are required, before appointment to disclose any conviction, caution or binding over including
‘spent convictions’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975.
• Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not
necessarily debar from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offense(s) and when they were
recorded.
Person Specification
Those marked ‘Essential’ must be demonstrable at the point of interview.

Qualities and Attributes Essential Desirable

Qualifications

5A*-B grades at GCSE including at least C grade in English and Mathematics ✔

Knowledge and Experience

Effective oral and written communication skills ✔

Flexible approach ✔

Excellent interpersonal skills ✔

Good organisation and planning ✔

Ability to relate to students ✔

Accuracy and attention to detail ✔

Able to work effectively as part of a team ✔

An understanding of examination processes ✔

Personal

Adaptable and flexible ✔

Reliable and relates well to all stakeholders ✔

Trustworthy ✔

A ‘can do’ attitude ✔

Patience and sense of humour ✔

Discretion and confidentiality ✔