Lead Invigilator in Paddock Wood

Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Mascalls Academy is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Lead Invigilator to join our Exams Team. This is an important role at the heart of our examination process, where you will lead a team of invigilators and help ensure our GCSE and other examinations run smoothly, fairly and professionally.

As Lead Invigilator, you will take responsibility for the main examination venue, supporting both candidates and your invigilation team throughout the exam period. You’ll play a key part in creating a calm, focused environment where every student has the same opportunity to perform at their best.

Become a vital part of the Leigh Academy Mascalls family and contribute directly to maintaining a vibrant and continuous learning environment for all our students!

This is a paid on claim position offering a salary of £14.57 per hour, hours to be agreed in advance.

Leigh Academy Mascalls is a high-achieving, community-focused school where every student is known, supported and challenged to thrive. Our unique small school model, divided into four distinct colleges, fosters a personalised learning environment, empowering students to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and ambitious setting.

Following our latest Ofsted inspection, we are proud to have achieved the best inspection outcome in the school’s history. Inspectors described Mascalls as “a welcoming and friendly school where pupils feel a sense of belonging and pride”. They praised our ambitious and interesting curriculum, noting that pupils “work hard and persevere, rising to the challenges” they are given. They also highlighted that pupils are “polite and respectful towards their peers and staff” and “understand the importance of being good citizens”.

Our modern facilities combine light, open spaces with character-rich buildings, creating an inspiring environment for teaching and learning. Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned educator, you’ll join a team driven by innovation, professional growth and a passion for transforming lives.

Be part of our journey toward excellence, where your ideas are valued, your impact is real, and your career can truly flourish.

To find out more about Leigh Academy Mascalls, please click here.

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 205.

To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.

We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates, and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role, regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices, and not discriminating on any grounds.