Examinations Assistant (GR2)

We are seeking to appoint a team of casual examination invigilators across the school year to support both internal and external examinations. Invigilators must commit to being available throughout the summer examination period from -May 2025 until the end of June. There will be the opportunity for employment at other times of the year supporting internal examinations. The purpose of this role is to ensure that the examinations are run smoothly within awarding body regulations and to ensure that candidates conduct themselves properly. You will support both within the main examination room and/or support an individual student by reading and scribing.

• be able to work flexible daytime hours
• be well organised, punctual and reliable
• have excellent attention to detail
• have good communication skills and be able to follow and enforce strict regulations
• have a friendly, approachable and professional manner when working with students
In return we can offer you:
• training will be provided to successful candidates and experience is not essential
• a warm friendly and vibrant school community
• the support of a strong and ambitious governing body and senior leadership team
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.