Current Vacancies

Exam Invigilator

This role will be offered on a casual basis and there is no obligation on the school to

provide work or on yourself to accept any work offered.

This role is paid at the basic rate of £10.79 per hour, plus holiday pay at the rate of £1.29 per hour.

The prime objective of the post is to provide support to the Examinations team during the
examination process, ensuring the fair and proper conduct of examinations in accordance
with examination board regulations, in an environment that enables students to perform at
their best and/or providing reading/scribing support to identified students with specific
learning needs.

The role and responsibilities include:

Assisting with setting up the examination room by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with specified procedures and ensuring the room layout is conducive to examination conditions and minimise distractions
Checking attendance during examinations and recording details of late arrivals and early leavers

Distributing and collecting examination papers/scripts/materials from candidates in accordance with examination procedures

Supervising the entry and exit of candidates to and from the examination room; directing them to their seats and ensuring that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner and do not remove equipment or stationery without authorisation

Invigilating during examinations, ensuring candidates do not talk once inside the examination venue and dealing with queries raised by candidates, closely following and enforcing exam procedures and regulations

Remaining vigilant during the examination, in order to prevent any cheating or malpractices, reporting any malpractices or problems to the Examinations Officer

Reading or Scribing for students with additional needs (educational/physical/medical), as directed by the Examinations Officer (as appropriate)

Escorting candidates from venues during the examinations as required and supervising candidates while outside examination venues

Dealing sensitively with candidates who have special arrangements
Familiarising and adhering to the Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations issued by the Joint Council for General Qualifications Being available to work flexibly in ensuring that examination processes are completed at the end of each examination

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

A good sense of humour, enthusiasm and a positive attitude
Recent and relevant experience of working with young people
The ability to work well both individually and as part of a team
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Please note CVs will not be accepted

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check

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Attendance and Welfare Officer

We are looking to fill the following permanent post to start as soon as possible:

Attendance and Welfare Officer
37 hours per week, term time + one week (39 weeks per year)
Mon - Thurs 8.00am to 4.00pm, Fri 8.00am to 3.30pm
(with a half-hour unpaid lunch break)

Salary level SCP 12-17, Actual Salary £21,066-£23,087 (FTE £24,496-£26,845)

Due to the expansion of our Student Support team, we are looking to appoint an Attendance and
Welfare Officer to work closely with students and families to ensure high standards of safety, welfare
and behaviour of students. The role will develop with a greater focus on attendance and safeguarding
with the role working across year groups, facilitating home visits as well as attending Early Help, Child
in Need and Child Protection meetings. The role will need flexibility and the ability to manage time and
directions from multiple staff. Overall this will enable to the successful candidate to gain a variety of
experiences before then working specifically with one-year group in the future.

The role and responsibilities include:

Monitoring, mentoring, and supporting targeted groups of students under the direction of the
Head of Years, DSL and Deputy DSL;
Working with parents, colleagues and external agencies to ensure individual and year group
attendance continues to improve;
Working with parents, colleagues and external agencies as appropriate to ensure student well-
being;
Following the school’s agreed procedures in cases of safeguarding and/or child protection
issues;
Working to ensure that students feel able to communicate concerns and report problems, and
that appropriate and effective action follows;
Responding to parental and student concerns from the school’s concerns helpline;
Investigating and dealing with day-to-day incidents involving students;
Participating in monitoring student behaviour through report systems and pastoral support
plans;
Providing a visible presence around school at all times, particularly break and lunchtimes and
building up positive and supportive relationships with students;
Liaising with parents in matters concerning student welfare;
Attending relevant meetings with students, staff, parents and outside agencies as appropriate
and as required (may be outside working hours).