Casual Examination Invigilators

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Excel Academy is seeking to increase our team of Examination Invigilators to provide efficient and effective examination invigilation support. Previous experience is not necessary as full training will be provided. There will be opportunities to invigilate across multiple Trust sites.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students, in accurate spoken English is essential for this post. Postholders must be able to fulfill all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

The Excel Academy is the academy of choice in the area. Our students thrive and we achieve strong academic success. The academy opened as Holden Lane High School in 1963 and in 2013 it became The Excel Academy. Our students achieve well in academic qualifications; however, we have established traditions in sport and the arts.

Our outstanding new building creates a safe and vibrant environment that allows our people to achieve their full potential. We have cutting‑edge facilities, which together with our innovative personalised curriculum provide a basis for success. At Excel we aim to help students develop and grow into young adults who are ready to go out confidently into the world.

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust, which is located in Stoke‑on‑Trent and consists of two secondary schools, four primary schools and a central team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first‑class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

• A good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 24.2%
• Discounted gym membership for on‑site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym
• Free on‑site parking
• Subsidised meals
• Cycle scheme

We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care First, including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

For all successful applicants the Alpha Academies Trust will support the option to further your career by progressing or swapping to become an associate teacher on the appropriate pathway to teaching. This can be discussed at interview or at any time during your employment with Alpha.

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer, which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recrui to discuss.

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.

We want people who are prepared to make a difference to a child’s life and inspire others. We want a community that thrives on Ambition, Respect and Resilience in a culture of belonging.

If you have these qualities and want to be part of our team, please come and join us.  our website’s vacancies page at  Click on ‘Explore Available Opportunities,’ find the vacancy you wish to apply for, and simply click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the page, which will direct you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal.

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