Exam Invigilator - Casual

Westlands School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-5434-842S
• Posted:15/09/2025
• Pay:£12.52 per hour
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:01/10/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 6th October 2025

Advert

• Westlands School
• £12.52 p/h
• Casual
• Various times throughout the school year
• Interview Date: w/c 6^th October 2025

The role will be to supervise students during internal and external examinations and assessments to facilitate the smooth running of the process under the direction of the Lead Invigilator. As well as invigilation, this will include distributing and collecting papers, escorting pupils if required and ensuring that pupils are adhering to the examination standard guidelines at all times.

This role may suit applicants who are flexible in their availability, as working opportunities occur throughout the academic year. Successful applicants should expect to be called upon during the Summer examinations season.

The successful candidate will need to have:

• Experience of working in a busy environment, for example, school or office;
• Good communication skills, to be able to communicate effectively and clearly with both pupils and staff.
• An understanding of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of children and a commitment to child welfare and safety.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Additional benefits include:

• Excellent on site facilities;
• Excellent CPD programme;
• Being part of a highly successful Trust;
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts;
• Employee Referral Recruitment incentive

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Westlands School may undertake online searches of any candidates as part of the Shortlisting Process.

Interview Date: We have a number of posts available and may consider applications and invite candidates for interview before the closing date.

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this vacancy and require further information regarding the post, please contact ellen.apps@swale.at or 01795 477475.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact Recruitment@swale.at.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the school

Westlands School is a large, mixed, 11-18 school with a tradition of excellent outcomes for students and a ‘Good’ OFSTED judgement. We have an enviable reputation in the local area, being significantly over-subscribed on an annual basis. As part of Swale Academies Trust we work in collaboration with other schools across Kent and East Sussex. We are a Teaching School and provide professional development of the highest quality.

Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.

Westlands offers a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.

Job Contact Information

• Name:WSSrecruitment
• Address:Westlands Ave, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF
• Telephone: 01795 477475
• Email: wssrecruitment@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack