Exam Invigilator

The successful candidate will:

• Be caring and supportive


• Have the ability to empathise with students


• Be able to use a range of strategies to deal with students under pressure and also individual behavioural needs


• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues


• Have the ability to be a team player who will go the extra mile to support students and who will enjoy the challenges of this role


We are particularly keen to hear from caring, supportive adults to assist our SEND students with their examination access arrangements, such as the use of a reader or scribe. Whilst no experience is needed as training will be given, experience of working with young people would be an advantage. You will need to be reliable, flexible, and well-organised with a good attention to detail.

We warmly encourage a visit the Trust prior to application. Our Trust Exams Manager, Samantha Hole is also available to have an informal discussion with interested applicants about the role. Please contact her on or at Samantha.hole@gryphon.dorset.sch.uk

For a recruitment pack and online application form, please visit the trust website: www.sast.org.uk.

You are asked to provide the following:

• A completed application form


• A letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing your experience and expertise


Completed applications should be emailed to: recruitment@sast.org.uk.

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

SAST have an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Trust and Schools follow the national and Somerset policies and procedures for child protection and security and the interview will include questions about safeguarding children. Current and/or previous employers will be contacted for references as part of the verification process pre-appointment checks if the applicant is shortlisted. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

(Internal ID Number: RAF510)


• Be caring and supportive


• Have the ability to empathise with students


• Be able to use a range of strategies to deal with students under pressure and also individual behavioural needs


• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues


• Have the ability to be a team player who will go the extra mile to support students and who will enjoy the challenges of this role


We are particularly keen to hear from caring, supportive adults to assist our SEND students with their examination access arrangements, such as the use of a reader or scribe. Whilst no experience is needed as training will be given, experience of working with young people would be an advantage. You will need to be reliable, flexible, and well-organised with a good attention to detail.