At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise exams, ensuring guidelines are followed and candidates' needs are met.
- Company: Cornwallis Academy, a vibrant school focused on student success and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive environment, and excellent professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible zero-hour contract with training provided; work mainly during exam months.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and play a key role in students' academic journeys.
- Qualifications: Enthusiastic, reliable, and organised individuals; experience with secondary school children is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 13.57 - 13.57 £ per hour.
Location: Kent, UK
Salary: £13.57 Per Hour
Contract Type: Casual
Education Phases: Secondary
Application Deadline: Thursday, 17th December 2026
Interview Date: To be advised
Expected Working Start Date: Ongoing
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Is a Shared Job: No
About us
Cornwallis Academy is a ‘Good’ school on the outskirts of Loose, Maidstone with over 1300 students on roll aged 11 to 18. Cornwallis’ aim is to provide all students with the best educational provision. It is a fully inclusive school, enabling all students to be the best they can be by having ‘ambitions for all’. Believing all students should be given every opportunity to achieve not only academically but also personally. In line with the Cornwallis ‘SMILE’ ethos, the aim is to motivate, inspire, excite and engage all students so that they can be successful in their learning. Placing students’ wellbeing at the heart of everything. A strong community ethos permeates throughout the school, focusing on learning and progress as well as the whole child.
At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.
What's in it for you?
- A vibrant and exciting place to work
- A friendly and supportive environment
- An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications
- The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff.
- A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
- An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme.
Job Description
We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, flexible and organised individuals to join our Exams Invigilation Team. The main purpose of this role is to supervise internal and external examinations, ensuring that the guidelines and regulations for the integrity and security of the exams and procedures are followed during examination sessions. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- To ensure JCQ and awarding body regulations are followed during exams, for both internal and external examinations
- Be vigilant for instances of malpractice and report concerns to Exams Officer
- Distribute and collect exam papers
- To be aware of any needs that candidates may have during an examination.
- To ensure that no inappropriate/not allowed items are brought into an examination room.
Successful candidates will work as part of a pool of invigilators. Previous experience of working with secondary school age children would be a distinct advantage, as would any previous supervisory experience. Please note that, due to the nature of this position, this is a zero-hour contract job. The main working months will be May and June each year, but also November/December and March, plus other ad hoc times throughout the year. Full training will be provided.
Exams Invigilator in Kent employer: Cornwallis Academy
Cornwallis Academy is an exceptional employer that values the contributions of its staff in creating an inclusive environment for students with special educational needs. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and knowledge while enjoying a supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and communication. Located in a vibrant community, this part-time role offers a perfect balance of work and personal life, making it an ideal opportunity for those seeking meaningful employment in education.
