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Exam Invigilator

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Casual / Seasonal / Bank / Permanently Variable hours
Working Pattern:
As and when required
Advert Start Date:
19/10/2026
Advert End Date:
02/11/2026 12:00
Salary:
Grade 2, SCP4 – SCP5 £13.48 - £13.70 per hour (FTE £26,016.00 - £26,427.00)
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
303728
Employment Location:
Sunderland
Closing date:
2 Nov
Further Information

Post: Exams Invigilator

Contract Type: Casual

Salary Range: Grade 2, SCP4 – SCP5 £13.48 - £13.70 per hour (FTE £26,016.00 - £26,427.00)

Working Type: Casual hours when required

Base: Hetton Academy, North Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring DH5 9JZ


Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.


Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

Hetton Academy has undergone rapid and continuous improvement since joining NET in 2022 and we have celebrated KS4 results that are well above the national average as well as being amongst the top performing schools in the North East. If you are hard-working and passionate about the wellbeing of students we would love to hear from you. We are seeking Exam invigilators to support our students through the examination process during our STEP (mock) exams each half term and during our external exam series. The success of our students can be attributed to the hard work of all students and staff both in the classroom and during extra sessions. Our invigilators play a key role in ensuring the exams run smoothly, calmly and in line with JCQ regulations.


Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;

• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;

• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.

• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;

• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Inspire.


Employee benefits
 
  • Free flu vaccinations
  • Free onsite parking
  • High quality continuous professional development
  • Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
  • Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.


In order to apply for this position, please visit:

https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/203508?aisId=12&rmId=3356&src=3


For more information, please contact Harry Gardiner, Data & Exams Officer, at h.gardiner@northerneducationtrust.org

Closing date: Midday, Monday 2nd November 2026
 
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