What skills and experience we're looking for
As a Casual Exam Invigilator in our school, you will invigilate for exam periods throughout the school year. Working in a friendly team under the guidance of the Exams Officer and Senior Invigilators, you will make sure our students sit their exams in line with school and the Joint Council for Qualifications regulations.
Hours for this role are agreed at the start of each exam season and will usually be between the hours of 8.30 and 3.30 pm and can be for part or full days, depending on your availability and the exams taking place that day. The hourly rate if pay is £11.59 per hour.
What are we are looking for?
We are looking for individuals who are hardworking and versatile. You will be committed to ensuring every individual child has a positive experience when coming into our examinations. We’re also looking for the following:
• Ability to follow instructions
• Good communication skills
• Great team player.
The closing date for applications is 9 am on Wednesday 19 March. We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.
We also accept fully completed applications via email to hr@driffieldschool.org.uk, a word version of our application form can be found in the vacancy files. Your application must be received no later than the deadline set out in the advert. If you require an application form in an alternative format, please contact the team on hr@driffieldschool.org.uk.
Driffield School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.
The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: Driffield School and Sixth Form’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at:Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-September-2024-2.pdf (driffieldschool.net)
What the school offers its staff
Why choose us?
The Exams team plays a key part of the life of our school throughout the school year. Previous experience of invigilation is not required as we will give you full training and support. We contact you in advance of every examination period and ask you to confirm your availability, so we can fit around any existing commitments you may have.
Our motto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’ and the school was described by Ofsted as a ‘friendly and happy place’ (2020). We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive.
We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contactJess Burnell (HR Assistant) on 01377 232362 or by email viahr@driffieldschool.org.ukif you would like to visit or find out more about this exciting opportunity.
What can we offer you?
• Free parking and good transport linkswith easy car or train access from Hull, Beverley, Bridlington and Scarborough and surrounding villages
• Well-being support includingdiscounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
• Access to Vivup – a wide range of employee benefits can be accessed through our Vivup platform which are designed to improve your physical, financial and mental health wellbeing.
Commitment to safeguarding
Driffield School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 guidance. The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: and Driffield School and Sixth Form’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at: Microsoft Word – Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy September 2023 (driffieldschool.net)