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Exam Invigilator

Sir Harry Smith Community College · Peterborough · Cambridgeshire

Job description

Sir Harry Smith Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to share this commitment.

Sir Harry Smith Community College have a vacancy for a flexible and reliable individual to join our existing friendly and efficient team of Exam Invigilators. You will be required to supervise students during their examinations following Exam Board regulations to ensure the security of examination papers and adhering to Exam board procedures . Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

The hours for this role are on a casual basis during exam periods, usually mornings/afternoons, Monday to Friday during term-time only.

Salary: Scale 2, Point 4. Hourly rate £13.05

This role will require the successful candidate to support the Examinations Manager in the day-to-day operation of the examination timetable, including the set up of examination venues; seating plans, equipment and other examination related documentation together with the supervision of students ensuring the exam environment is fair, calm and in line with Exam Board Regulations. More details are outlined in the Job Description.

The successful candidate will:

Have a good educational background with GCSE equivalent in English Language and Maths.

Is firm but fair with a keen eye for detail and excellent organisational skills

Be discreet and able to maintain confidentiality

Work well as part of a committed team of Exam Invigilators and work flexibly within the examination timetable, covering unforeseen circumstances

The successful candidate will benefit from:

A vibrant yet professional school environment

A friendly staff team

Making a difference within a school community

Excellent CPD opportunities

Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

The school has redesigned its curriculum. It has thought carefully about how to inspire pupils. The school has a well-planned and ambitious programme of learning. The school has ensured that the curriculum reflects the diversity of modern life. Pupils explain how they celebrate difference. The school has planned so all pupils have access to the curriculum without limitation. This includes those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’.

For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Michayla Reed via MReed@sirharrysmith.com or 01733 703991.

Application deadline is midday on Monday 6th July 2026. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we consider that we have received an appropriate number of suitable candidates for the post.

Applicants are thanked for their interest in Sir Harry Smith Community College. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date.

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About this school

Sir Harry Smith Community College

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,104
Avg teacher salary
£41,810
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.1:1
Academy trust
ASPIRE LEARNING TRUST (WHITTLESEY)

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.

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Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1XB

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Salary
£13.05 Hourly Scale 2, Point 4
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
23 June 2026
Closing date
6 July 2026

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