Exam Invigilator - Part-time

St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-5432-89S
• Posted:21/03/2023
• Pay:Hourly rate £11.21 (inclusive of holiday pay)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:17/04/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:tbc

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We are seeking to increase our team of Examination Invigilators throughout the academic year and on an ad hoc basis. Hours are variable and would be from 08.30 am – 4.00 pm, depending on the exam timetable, and you will be working as part of a team. There will be ad hoc exam sessions throughout the year, but ideally you should be available as soon as possible.

The Role: Duties include undertaking invigilation and other exam related duties under instruction from the examinations officer and/or chief invigilator. Previous experience is beneficial but not necessary as full training will be provided.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with a passion and determination to inspire and motivate students to develop a passion for literature and an awareness of language, expanding their range of expression consciously and in so doing enhance their critical acuity. They will be dynamic, emotionally intelligent and sympathetic with the strong Catholic ethos and values of St Simon Stock; committed to improving the life chances of young people.

Benefits of working at St Simon Stock:

• Conduct of students is excellent and they are keen to learn and succeed
• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students and a school wide focus on wellbeing.
• Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff and personal development opportunities
• Access to Kent Rewards Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources
• Generous Pension Scheme

Our Offer:

We create an environment where our staff can thrive and enjoy the work that they do which enables our young people to flourish, gain confidence, achieve and be happy. We have a reputation for being a very caring environment and we have a great record for investing in staff training and development.

You are welcome to contact HR at HR@ssscs.co.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application.

For ease of applying, we are happy to accept applications directly by using the 'Apply Now' button. 

Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.

Closing date for applications: Monday 17 April 2023

This vacancy may close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you are unsuccessful, we will contact you accordingly.

Safer Recruitment

St Simon Stock Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the school

Located in the heart of Maidstone, Kent, St Simon Stock Catholic School is a vibrant and high-achieving secondary school, proud to be part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP)—a multi-academy trust of 30 schools dedicated to excellence in Catholic education.

As an oversubscribed, co-educational school with a long-standing tradition of academic success, we are home to over 1,100 students, including a thriving Sixth Form of 200+ students, supported by a dedicated team of around 130 staff.

At St Simon Stock, we celebrate the rich diversity of our students, valuing the unique cultures and experiences they bring. Our ethos is built on respect, service, and a commitment to helping every student achieve their full potential. Through a strong work ethic, personal responsibility, and service to others—both within the school and the wider community—our students develop the confidence and ambition to succeed in an ever-changing world.

We are proud to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and ‘Outstanding’ in our most recent denominational inspection, reflecting our unwavering dedication to academic excellence, personal growth, and spiritual development.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Deanne Perry - HR Hub
• Address:Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP
• Telephone: 01622 754551
• Email: hr@ssscs.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Consent to obtain reference form
• Application pack