Exam Invigilator

Casual contract/flexible hours

Salary Scale: Grade 15. (pt.4)

Actual Salary: £13.42 per hour (Including holiday allowance)

Closing date: Monday 1st January 2024

We have vacancies for Exam Invigilators to join our team of casual staff, who are available to work on a flexible basis throughout the school year. Our Invigilators conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Wadham School regulations and instructions. Experience is not essential as training will be given.

Hours are by negotiation and agreement during November, January, March, May and June for external exams and November, February, June and July for internal exams.

 We are looking for outstanding individuals who will relish the opportunity to: 

• Ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities
• Complete training in the role and duties in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and Safeguarding (KCSIE2023)
• Help set up exam rooms, according to requirements
• Ensure the security of the examination materials before, during and after the examination
• Prevent possible candidate malpractice and be able to instruct candidates during the exams
• Prevent possible administrative failures by being efficient and vigilant
• Act as a reader and/or scribe for students with exam concessions

You are likely to be someone who: 

• Is reliable, flexible and readily available during main examination periods
• Can offer effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• Works well as part of a team
• Is confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in examination rooms
• Is confident to give instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people
• Can offer basic IT skills (Microsoft package, TEAMS and Outlook)
• Can seek to achieve competence in the role and develop a rigorous understanding of the JCQ regulations

 Wadham School can offer you:  

• Flexible/part time working hours by agreement
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families 
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom 
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.

 Please click on this link for the job description/person specification details.

For further information and a Somerset County application form please visit our school website:  www.wadhamschool.co.uk/Vacancies  or email LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk for further information.

Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV.  A full and complete application form must be submitted before the closing date. All applications will be acknowledged.

An enhanced DBS will be arranged and references will be sought for successful candidates.

Visits to the school or an informal talk are warmly encouraged.

For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney by telephoning 01460 270127.

Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks.

"Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10" 

CLEANER

2 hours per day - Term Time Only plus INSET

Permanent position of 10 hours per week - 2 hours per day

6.30AM- 8.30AM or 3.30PM and 5.30PM

Term Time plus Inset (39 weeks per year)

Grade 16 PT 2.0 Actual Salary £5,174 per annum

Closing date for applications : Monday 1st January 2024

  We are seeking an enthusiastic, conscientious individual to join our busy school cleaning team. You will need to have a great attention to detail and the ability to self-motivate and work well within a team. There is always the possibility of covering extra hours due to staff absences, so some flexibility would be appreciated.

  This post offers fulfilment in knowing that the work you do makes a positive difference in supporting the school and staff and offers  the opportunity to join a well-established team of professional cleaners.

  Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:

• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the Cleaning Team
• Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner with minimal supervision
• Ability to act on own initiative, dealing with unexpected issues when they arise and being able to problem-solve effectively
• The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a good practical aptitude, and be able to carry out routine cleaning in all areas of the school
• This post can be physically demanding and candidates need to be able to carry out the duties effectively and thoroughly

Visits to the school or an informal talk are warmly encouraged. For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127.

Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks.

"Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10"