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Exam Invigilator

Paxman Academy · Colchester · Essex

Job description

Join a Team That is Committed to ‘Building Brighter Futures’ at Paxman Academy

Are you a collaborative professional who thrives in a supportive community? Ready to help students fulfil their full potential during their exams?

At Paxman Academy, we're dedicated to creating an ordered, stimulating learning environment where every student is valued, respected, and encouraged to achieve their best.

We are searching for exceptional Exam Invigilators to join our team on a casual (as and when) basis. You will play a vital role in our community by supervising students and ensuring the safe, fair, and efficient conduct of external examinations in accordance with national regulations.

Whether you have experience in an educational setting or are looking for a flexible role that supports your community, we offer a supportive environment where you can make a real impact.

A Day in the Life:

You'll be responsible for bringing reliability and attention to detail to the following areas:

  • Assisting with getting examination candidates into the examination hall and seated in the correct place.

  • Ensuring that the examination hall is correctly set up and equipped for the examination.

  • Assisting with examination administration, such as attendance registers and seating plans.

  • Ensuring the integrity of the examination through 'active' invigilation, maintaining examination conditions while candidates and/or papers remain in the venue.

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

  • Good reading and writing skills, alongside the ability to count and undertake basic calculations.

  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own time effectively.

  • The ability to follow instructions precisely and complete basic forms accurately.

  • A commitment to maintaining a respectful, trusting, and supportive environment for all students.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply:

Ready to take the next step? Submit an application on My New Term by 9am on Friday 4th September 2026.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

Apply now

Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).

About this school

Paxman Academy

Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Good
Pupils
886
Avg teacher salary
£56,886
Pupil:teacher ratio
18:1
Academy trust
THE SIGMA TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DB

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Salary
£12.85 Hourly Local Government Pay Scale 1, Point 3
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
23 July 2026
Closing date
4 September 2026

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