Do you have experience in exam invigilation and leading a team of individuals? Benfield School is seeking to appoint an experienced and reliable Lead Invigilating Officer to supervise pupils whilst they undertake exams in line with school and examination board policies and procedures.
You’ll also supervise and train other invigilators, playing a key part in the smooth and efficient running of the examinations. We are looking for someone who can inspire and influence and who:
* Will help oversee and maintain the integrity of examinations within the school.
* Has experience of leading a team of other staff.
* Has a flexible approach to work with good time management and organisational skills.
* Is able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Benfield School is a fully inclusive 11–16 school with a distinct ethos and a strong sense of support and loyalty. Excellent relationships between students and staff and a purposeful learning environment are evident in lessons and around the modernised site. With this foundation, our students have a strong platform to be confident, happy and able to achieve their aspirations.
Our school is one of seven primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East. We have a national research school, which aims to build and strengthen networks of schools throughout the region and help them access effective education research and implement it in everyday practice.
In return, we offer:
* Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across the trust.
* A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
* The benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi-academy trust.
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
* Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government, etc.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Ireland’s leading wellbeing provider.
* Good public transport links via Tyne and Wear Metro and road links from the A19 and A1058.
If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive in a collegiate and positive atmosphere, click to apply.
Closing date: Monday 7th April 2025.
NEAT Academy Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all posts.