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Exam Invigilators, Readers and Scribes

Job details
Posting date: 25 March 2026
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 10 April 2026
Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7PY
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 9f94e3eb-054f-41c6-ade8-892bb6ed0ecb

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need prior experience — full training is provided. We welcome applicants who:

• Are reliable, organised and calm under pressure
• Can commit to availability during school hours
• Enjoy working as part of a supportive team
• Want to contribute positively to the success and wellbeing of our students

Experience in a school setting is helpful but not essential — your attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.

What the school offers its staff

Exam Invigilators, Readers and Scribes

Required as soon as possible.

Casual

Pay: £13.00 per hour

At The Elizabethan Academy, we’re more than just a successful and popular 11–18 comprehensive school — we’re a family. Our staff, students and wider community proudly call ourselves Team Elizabethan, and we’re excited to be growing our fantastic team of Exam Invigilators, Readers and Scribes.

If you’re looking for flexible, meaningful work where you can genuinely support young people at a key moment in their educational journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Our Invigilation Team?

Our invigilators play a vital role in helping our students feel supported, calm and ready to succeed. You’ll be joining a friendly, welcoming and experienced team who will make you feel part of the Elizabethan family from day one.

This is a perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, values teamwork, and is seeking flexible, school‑day hours.

When We Need You

We conduct exams throughout the academic year — with our busiest periods in January, March, May, June and November. You don’t need to be available for every session, and we can offer flexibility around timings wherever possible.

You’ll help ensure exams run smoothly, fairly and in line with official regulations. Duties may include:

• Setting up the exam room and ensuring students have everything they need
• Monitoring and supporting students during exams in a calm, professional manner
• Distributing and collecting exam papers accurately
• Keeping track of timings and following all procedural requirements
• Providing one‑to‑one support as a Reader or Scribe, if this matches your skills
• Working fully in line with JCQ Regulations and school policies

The role may involve invigilation, reading, scribing, or a mixture — we’re happy to match tasks to your strengths.

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need prior experience — full training is provided. We welcome applicants who:

• Are reliable, organised and calm under pressure
• Can commit to availability during school hours
• Enjoy working as part of a supportive team
• Want to contribute positively to the success and wellbeing of our students

Experience in a school setting is helpful but not essential — your attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.

Our Commitment

The Elizabethan Academy is committed to equality of experience for all staff and students. We celebrate diversity within Team Elizabethan and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

We operate safer recruitment, robust child protection procedures and require evidence of DBS clearance for all employees. Checks will also be made with previous employers. Full details are available and you may apply online by visiting http://elizabethan.notts.sch.uk/vacancies or telephone Helen Upson our Director of HR on 01777 713705 for application assistance.

Closing date for applications 8am on Friday 10th April

Interviews – TBA W/C 13th April

Commitment to safeguarding

This information is required, including that related to warnings regarded as "spent" in order for the Academy to ensure safe recruitment and meet its obligations to safeguard children. However, you should be aware that any disciplinary history declared will not automatically prevent or inhibit appointment and will depend on the dates and circumstances related to the disciplinary action, outcomes and the type of post being applied for. Note that you are also required to include information if you were subject to a disciplinary process but resigned before it was completed.

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