Job Description

Exam Invigilators - Casual Contract

Essex Scale 2 Point 4 - 5:£15.56 per hour - £15.79 per hour(including holiday pay)

Start date: January 2027

We are seeking reliable and professional Exam Invigilators to join our dedicated team on a casual, zero-hour contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in supporting students during their exams.Previous experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Being an exam invigilator is an instrumental role in ensuring the smooth and successful running of examinations. Our main exam periods are in November, January/February, April, and May/June, so you will need to be available during these times if required.

Key Responsibilities:

· Preparing exam venues and distributing/collecting papers

· Ensuring compliance with exam regulations

· Supervising students and maintaining a calm environment

· Following instructions from the Exams Officer

What we are looking for:

· Strong communication and organisational skills

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Reliable, professional, and attentive to detail

· Availability during exam periods (Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM, term time only)

What the school can offer:   

· Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 

· Excellent CPD opportunities

· The support of an experienced family of schools  

· National Conditions of Service  

· Access to the Employee Assistance Programme  

· Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff 

· Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work life balance  

If you feel the role would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Liz Anderson hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648901. As a Trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.    

BCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment and selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.    

If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website, Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop) 

The hourly rate of £15.56 - £15.79 includes holiday pay that is paid in the month when the hours are claimed.

Closing date: Sunday 1st November 2026 at 12 pm

Interview date: Tuesday 17th November 2026

Please note: We will hold interviews as applications are received and reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Apply early to avoid disappointment.

Information about the School

We are proud to stand at the heart diverse community which extends within and beyond our school. We see promoting diversity and value the contributions of all as being at the core of our mission. Everything that we do is done to ensure that our young people can exist in a safe environment in which they can succeed whilst feeling supported, challenged, and protected.