Exam Invigilator

Vacancy for Exam Invigilator Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 3, Point 3 Hours of work: Casual We have a vacancy for a flexible and reliable individual to join our existing, efficient and friendly team at Swavesey Village College as an Exam Invigilator. You will be required to supervise students during their examinations, ensuring that official guidelines and regulations for the integrity and security of examination papers and procedures are followed. Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided. The Opportunity To work at the direction of the Examinations Officer or Senior Invigilator. Invigilate a variety of external and internal examinations throughout the year. Ensure Exam Board Regulations are adhered to. Complete seating plans and other examination related documentation. Work flexibly within the examination timetable, covering unforeseen circumstances. The ideal candidate Has a good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language. Possess an understanding of the education system and how children learn. Able to work closely with pupils who are finding learning difficult, or those who have experienced a feeling of failure. Is firm but fair and possesses excellent organisation skills and a keen eye for detail. About Swavesey Village College - Swavesey Village College was judged to be Outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in May 2024. Ofsted report that ‘Swavesey Village College is a welcoming, inclusive school with high ambitions for all’, and that ‘Leaders have created a vibrant, successful school where all are welcome and all can succeed’. Moreover, they feel ‘The curriculum for personal development is exemplary’. The achievements of our students are remarkable, both academically in examination success, and across an incredibly wide range of sports, arts and other co-curricular areas. Swavesey is a village community school located close to Cambridge with excellent transport links to Cambridge and the pretty market town of St Ives, however, we have a considerable local and national reputation for academic excellence and innovation as part of our Academy Trust - Meridian Trust. About Meridian Trust - Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT) Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources Cycle to work scheme Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations Free on-site parking Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below. Closing date for applications: 14th September 2026 9am Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.