At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in organising and supervising exams, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
- Company: Join the prestigious King Edward VI Grammar School with a strong academic reputation.
- Benefits: Part-time hours with potential for full-time during exam periods and competitive salary.
- Other info: Flexible hours available; great opportunity for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience in an educational environment.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
The predicted salary is between 32096 - 39228 £ per year.
Position Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Part-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 18/09/2026 Midday
Date of Interviews: Interviews will be held shortly afterwards
Salary: Scale 4 Pt 8-9 (£9,007.69 - £9,152.02) actual salary per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: 5 hours per week (to be worked on Fridays) for 39 weeks per year. In addition, the successful applicant will be required to work full time (37 hours) per week during the following exam periods:
- 2 weeks in January and February (4 weeks)
- 1 week in April
- 6 weeks in May/June
Plus, additional hours as required in August on results days and during post result period. Candidates able to offer slightly fewer hours or a variation of the hours listed above would be considered. This can be discussed at interview.
We are looking to recruit a new Exams Assistant / Lead Invigilator to join our team. The successful applicant will assist the Examinations Manager in the administration and organisation of all aspects of External and Internal Examinations. In addition, they will organise and supervise the invigilation of all public and mock examinations held in the school in accordance with the Joint Council of Qualifications (JCQ) Regulations.
The postholder will be expected to demonstrate strong attention to detail, the ability to work effectively under pressure, and a proactive approach to their work. Proficiency in both Microsoft Office Excel and Word are desirable.
King Edward VI Grammar School demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding children.
Information about the School: King Edward VI Grammar School is a selective boys' state school with a mixed Sixth Form and an exceptional academic and extra-curricular reputation based in Chelmsford. As a school specifically providing specialist education to very able young people, there is a strong focus on academic achievement, with the vast majority of students (both those boys who join in Year 7, and students, including girls, who join for the sixth form) going on to top universities. There is a serious work ethic at KEGS which derives from highly motivated students and dedicated staff. Recent results have put us near the top of national GCSE and A level rankings, and 23 students who left us in Summer 2025 gained places at Oxford or Cambridge. 31 of this cohort went on to study medicine, 4 are studying dentistry and 2 veterinary medicine at university. However, league tables are not our guiding principle – we value breadth of study as well. We also focus significant effort on the progress of students who may find a particular subject area more challenging than others, and we have an extensive programme of mentor support.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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