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Invigilator in Rugby

Rugby Part-Time On-site

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Location: Houlton School, Rugby, UK

Salary: NJC03 - £13.28 per hour plus enhanced holiday pay

Contract Type: Casual

Education Phases: Secondary, Sixth Form Or College;

Job Roles: Other Support;

Working Patterns: Part-Time;

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 21st October 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Expected Working Start Date: Subject to vetting

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Houlton School is a dynamic and ambitious secondary school located in the heart of Rugby’s growing Houlton community. As part of the Transforming Lives Educational Trust (TLET), we are committed to delivering a high-quality, future-focused education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Opened in 2021, Houlton School combines state-of-the-art facilities with a strong sense of tradition and community. Our stunning campus blends award-winning contemporary architecture with the iconic heritage of the former Rugby Radio Station, creating an inspiring environment for teaching and learning. With a curriculum built on academic rigour, creativity, and innovation, and a pastoral system designed to support every learner, Houlton School is an exciting place to work and grow. We are seeking passionate, forward-thinking professionals who want to be part of something truly special as we continue to shape the future of education.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

To invigilate public and internal exainations according to the relevant rules

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

To conduct public examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Houlton School requirements. Do the same for internal examinations unless directed otherwise.

Respond promptly to requests about your availability to work.

Attend work in accordance with your agreed timetable.

Report to and be briefed by the Exams Manager/Lead Invigilator prior to each exam session.

Keep confidential exam question papers and materials secure before, during and after exams

Ensure exam rooms are set up according to the requirements

Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal examination conditions

Identify candidates and seat candidates according to the required arrangements

Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidates

If the lead or sole invigilator in the room, introduce the exam by making or playing the required announcement. Announce the start time of the exam and update the information board/screen accordingly.

Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout

Complete the exam attendance register

Keep disruption in examination rooms to a minimum

Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively

Record/report any incidents, disruption, suspected malpractice or other irregularities

Deal with candidate questions according to the regulations

Instruct candidates in finishing their examinations and collect examination scripts and materials before dismissing candidates from the examination room

In public examinations, check candidates’ names on scripts, match the details on the attendance register

Securely return all examination scripts, question papers and materials to the Exams Manager

Undertake training, update and review sessions as required, including annual safeguarding training. (Prior to invigilating any public examination in a new academic year, undertake relevant online or face-to-face invigilator training and assessment, centre-specific training/updates for that academic year.

Periodically invigilators will be required to declare

• if they have any relevant conflicts of interest (eg related to a candidate)

• if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to them

Undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the Exams Manager, for example:

• centre supervision of examination timetable clash candidates between examination sessions

• facilitating access arrangements for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe etc. (full training will be provided)

• other exams-related administrative tasks including maintaining question paper security by supporting the ‘second pair of eyes check’

Benefits

As an employee within the TLET family, you can expect standard contractual benefits including sick pay, holiday pay, pensions* and pay reviews in accordance with STPCD and NJC national guidelines.

In addition, we are pleased to offer the current additional benefits for our staff:

Access to the Health Assured employee assistance programme
One "Thank You Day" per annum
Eye care vouchers
A cycle to work scheme
Clothing (including coats) to be provided in accordance with PPE requirements across all sites

Where possible, we also aim to signpost opportunities for our staff to access discounts and special offers for the education sector. Recent examples have included:

Gym membership in accordance with the agreed local discount
Teacher discounts with certain retailers

Desired Criteria

Training related to working with children
Experience of working with young people in a relevant professional environment (such as education, youth, health, social work)
Able to operate a computer effectively. evant professional environment (such as education, youth, health, social work)

Essential Criteria

A sound general education including Maths & English GCSE/equivalent at grade 4 (C) or above
Experience of working on own initiative and making decisions
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to deal with a variety of people at all levels in a confident, friendly and professional manner
Ability to understand and follow relevant procedures eg exam regulations, child protection
Ability to work in a team
Ability to work under direction
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and issues appropriately.
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