Exam Invigilator - Casual

School of Science and Technology Maidstone, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-4019-217S
• Posted:07/05/2025
• Pay:£11.88 per hour
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:06/06/2025 at 16:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

We are looking to recruit Exam Invigilators to provide support to the Exams Officer and be responsible for the efficient conduct of public examinations in accordance with the regulations of the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).

Exam Invigilators are employed on a casual basis to aid the organisation and supervision of both internal and external examinations. 

No experience is necessary as full training will be provided for successful candidates however, you must be able to work on your own initiative and also be comfortable working as part of a team.  Once experienced, you may also be required to invigilate on a one to one basis. 

Any applicant should be available to work between the hours of 8.00am to 5.30pm during the exam seasons which take place between September and July each academic year. 

The salary will be a total of £11.88 per hour, made up of an hourly rate of £10.42 plus an allowance for accrued annual leave of £1.46 for each hour worked.  The hourly rate will increase to £11.40 per hour plus the holiday allowance from 1 April 2024.

To apply, please download a copy of the application form and email to: j.ryan@sst.viat.org.uk

Note: applicants will be invited for interview before the closing date so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close the advert if a suitable candidate is found. 

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found attached.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.

Information about the school

School of Science and Technology Maidstone is a fantastic, state-of-the-art secondary school, which opened in 2020, and offers a specialist curriculum for students with a flair for STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Maths) subjects.

In January 2023 SST was inspected by Ofsted and was graded OUTSTANDING in all categories. This is a testament to the fantastic work that has gone into making this school a brilliant place to learn and work.

The school is proud to offer a broad and balanced curriculum and an excellent personal development programme which aims to develop well-rounded students who will work hard to make a difference to the world around them. There is an emphasis on technology, a love of reading and the arts. There is a rich extra-curricular programme which includes over 20 clubs and societies. The school environment is inclusive and caring, ensuring equal access and opportunities for learning for every student.

SST looks for staff who share the school’s vision and ethos, who are specialists in their subjects and who are always keen to collaborate.

Set within the Valley Invicta Academies Trust (VIAT) main campus, based in Maidstone, the school has enviable indoor and outdoor facilities, including a state-of-the-art Sports Hall.

The school is proud to have been given the Green School Award.

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR VIAT
• Address:New Cut Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GQ
• Telephone: 03033030000
• Email: recruitment@viat.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Rehabilitation of ex-offenders
• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
• Recruitment Pack