Exam Invigilator

About the School - Akeley Wood Senior School & 6th Form
Akeley Wood School is an independent day school for children aged 11-18 years set across three different campuses in the tranquil Buckinghamshire countryside. Our school motto 'Be Kind. Work Hard. Play Hard and Be You. Brilliantly.' ensures that the school community celebrates talent across the board and students feel like they are valued.

At Akeley Wood Senior School, students achieve excellent academic results at GCSE and A Level, but in equal measure have great opportunities to develop their creative talents, sporting abilities, positive personal qualities and self-esteem. At the heart of our individualised learning approach is our ability to understand precisely where each child is at every step of their learning journey.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for flexible Exams Invigilator to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, 'Thrive in a rapidly evolving world'.

About the role
As an Exams Invigilator, you will play a vital role in facilitating a calm and orderly examination environment for students. Your primary responsibilities will include setting up the exam venue, distributing question papers, supervising candidates, and ensuring compliance with examination regulations. You will be expected to foster an atmosphere that enables students to perform their best, all while maintaining fairness and integrity during the examination process. This flexible position requires you to be available during various exam periods throughout the academic year especially during the Summer External Exam period, making punctuality and reliability essential attributes.

Invigilators work within the School on a flexible basis. Exams are taken at various times during the academic year and so work can be seasonal thus this is a self-employed role with no guaranteed hours. Working days and hours are flexible and the role requires Invigilators to be reliable and punctual.

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Who we are looking for:
While no specific qualifications are required, we are seeking individuals who possess excellent communication skills and the ability to follow and convey instructions effectively. You should project a calm demeanour in potentially stressful situations and remain vigilant during exam sessions that can last up to three hours. Experience working with young people or in educational settings is desirable but not essential. You must be a team player, ready to assist your colleagues and engage positively with students. Additionally, your commitment to safeguarding students' wellbeing is crucial, as is your willingness to participate in relevant training and adhere to safeguarding policies. A full DBS clearance is mandatory to ensure a safe environment for all candidates.

How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 20th April 2025.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.