Exam Invigilator (zero-hour fixed term contract)

Required for: 

• March 2025 
• May & June 2025 

Please note, interviews will be offered on an ad-hoc basis for the duration of this advert, Successful candidates will start as soon as possible. 

Salary: £12.85 per hour.  Zero-hours fixed term contract to end 25th June 2025. 

‘Do you have experience working collaboratively with teachers, administrators and fellow support staff to enhance the overall educational experience for students?’ 

About Pontefract Academies Trust 

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. 

The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Our primary outcomes at Key Stage 2 now sit 27% above the national average, with five out of the seven in the top 5% in the country for combined outcomes. Two of our primary schools – De Lacy and Carleton Park – were recognised as Outstanding across all areas in their 2024 Ofsted inspections. 

Our secondary schools Key Stage 4 results for English, Maths and Science are well above national average and both schools had successful visits from Ofsted in 2024 and 2022. 

About the role 

Carleton High School an exams invigilator that will be responsible for providing routine invigilating duties and general administrative support to the examinations function at school. They will act as a reader/writer/any other specialist support for candidates needing access arrangement. 

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who: 

• Has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential 
• Has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and students. 
• Can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative 

This is a zero hours, fixed term contract with an end date of 25th June 2025.  The role is to be engaged on an ‘as and when required’ basis throughout the examination period. Hours of work will be agreed by the school and may be varied at short notice. 

Key dates: 

Mock exams – March 2025 

Summer exams – May and June 2025 

Carleton High School 

Carleton High School is a warm and welcoming school, where there is a strong community feel. We are an exceptionally high achieving school, with academic outcomes for progress consistently being significantly over national. The school is consistently one of the highest performing schools in Wakefield for progress and within the top 7% of the country.  Within the DNA of the school is the core focus to improve life chances for our students. Our students uphold values of respect, responsibility, determination, and excellence which enable them to become the best versions of themselves. 

What can we offer you?  

We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:  

• Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities 
• EveryDay Development (EDD) Framework, including goals that are personal and flexible and professional development days to self-reflect and invest in personal development to aid staff engagement, boost wellbeing and enhance employee skills 
• Generous employer pension (West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS) 
• Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role – plus 8 statutory bank holidays) 
• Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Blue Light Card 
• Discounted gym membership   
• Free eyecare via Specsavers  
• Childcare vouchers  
• Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters) 
• Discounts at numerous retailers including O2  
• Free flu vaccinations 

Next steps 

Please click here to visit the Pontefract Academies Trust website where you can find the Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2025. 

Please click here where you can find the Carleton High School Pontefract website  with further information about our visions and values.    

We're always thrilled to connect with potential applicants before interviews. If you're curious to learn more or would like to experience the warmth of our wonderful school through a visit, please feel free to reach out at recruitment@carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk or give us a call on 01977 781555.   

Please click here  to access our website and submit your application. 

Please note, interviews will be offered on an ad-hoc basis for the duration of this advert, Successful candidates will start as soon as possible. 

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.  

The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.