Job Description

At The Ramsey Academy we have a clear aim for our students and staff to 'Achieve Excellence Together'. We strongly believe that staff, students and parents working together will lead to excellence academically, personally and socially.

We want to work with colleagues who put the students at the centre of everything we do but also take the opportunities we can offer them to develop their careers and fulfil their own aspirations.

The Ramsey Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff's development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.

About the role:

We are looking for reliable and professional people to add to our team of friendly invigilators to support students during examination periods and ensure the smooth running of all public and internal examinations at the school. Our main external examination season runs through the months of May and June; therefore, candidates must be available and willing to make a commitment for the duration of the main exam period and preferably able to work for the whole day when needed.

The post would be ideally suited to applicants who are:

• Highly organised; vigilant; reliable and able to work well as part of a team.

• Confident communicator with both colleagues and students.

• Have excellent attention to detail and experience following rigorous procedures.

• The ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Flexibility to be called in at short notice.

Duties will include supervising students taking examinations and ensuring their proper conduct, preparing exam rooms, taking the attendance register, distributing, and collecting exam papers, all in accordance with the JCQ regulations.

Full training will be provided.

For further details and an application form please visit the vacancies section of the school website www.ramseyacademy.com

If you wish to have the opportunity of an informal discussion prior to submitting an application form, please contact Mrs Alison Ancient (Exams Officer) aancient@ramseyacademy.com

Completed application forms should be returned by post or via email to Mrs Downes at the school - cdownes@ramseyacademy.com

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Work Schedule:

As and when required

How to Apply:
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to The Ramsey Academy.

Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to office@ramseyacademy.com

Closing Date: Friday 3rd October 2025, at midnight

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Further details are available from: t: 01787472481 e: office@ramseyaccademy.com w: ramseyacademy.com

This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Information about the School

The Ramsey Academy is a popular over-subscribed secondary school in the heart of the Halstead community.

Our focus is to ‘Achieve Excellence Together’. We work hard to support students in their educational journey and provide them with the skills and knowledge they need for their future.

The Ramsey Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

This 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 successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.