Exams Invigilator - Haringey, United Kingdom - Harris Federation

Harris Federation

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Haringey, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Summary
We require a number of additional invigilators to join our team at Harris Academy Tottenham.

Hours of work:
Sessional work throughout the year for the invigilation of internal and external exams
From 7.30 am for morning exams, and 12.00 pm for afternoon exams, in 2 to 4 hour blocks (occasionally longer)

About Us
At Harris Academy Tottenham, we instil an ethos of hard work, dedication and commitment to learning, through our Academy values

These are:
To
ENDEAVOUR is to strive for your goals, through maintaining the highest expectations of ourselves.

To
ENJOY is to take delight and pleasure in the learning process; To gain a feeling of success through relentless passion and drive.

To
EXCEL is to achieve your full potential, through mastery of concepts and an ambition to be the best you can be.

At Harris Academy Tottenham, we are innovative, open and collaborative. We would like fellow innovators, passionate pedagogists and creative class leaders to join us during this exciting time.

With a dedicated SLT team on hand for support and guidance, there are a multitude of CPD opportunities to thrive on.

You can expect to be a part of a fantastic team of dedicated teachers and support staff as well as an attentive, supportive work culture.

Our brand-new facilities allow us to continue expanding our curriculum offer, ensuring students experiences are both varied and enriching. The premises has undergone a comprehensive programme of refurbishment, and reached completion in May 2019.

Our new Sports Block opened in May 2019, and has fantastic facilities including a Sports Hall, Activity Studio, Multi Use Game Areas.

Having been recognised as 'Outstanding' by OFSTED in January 2023, we are excited to have new members of staff join us in delivering transformative learning experiences.

The inspectors commented that 'learning is the business of the day' and that sentiment underpins all that we do. Since then, the school continues to grow and strive for the highest standards.

"At our Academy, children will develop their academic scholarship alongside their character; becoming citizens who are a credit to their local community. We provide an extensive extracurricular programme to allow students to develop as a well-rounded person, ready and prepared to embark upon whichever pathway they desire. That is only possible through the partnership that exists between families and colleagues and partners at the academy. We are incredibly proud of the close relationships that develop between colleagues, parents, governors and pupils, and indeed they are central to all that we do." Nick Soar, Executive Principal

Main Areas of Responsibility
You will support the Exams Officer with the day-to-day operation of examination venues and other examination processes, with activities including:

Assisting with setting-up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers
Checking attendance during examinations
Recording details of late arrivals
Collecting and collating scripts at the end of the examination
Assisting with the preparation of script envelopes
Assisting with the packing of examination papers, stationery and equipment before examinations, and the delivery to and from venues as appropriate
Assisting with the preparation of seating plans

Qualifications & Experience

For this role, you will need:

A positive interest in young people and their education
The ability to be flexible
Accuracy and a high level of attention to detail
Confident communication skills
A firm but fair attitude
The ability to work well under pressure
Physical fitness appropriate to tasks required (exam papers can be heavy in bulk, and there is a lot of walking involved)

Next Steps

Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success.

We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre.

We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package for permanent employees, which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, and many other benefits.

Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

Equal Opportunities

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected.

We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Job Reference:
HF04349-HATO