Lead Invigilator - Part Time, Term Time

Job Description:

Lead Invigilator
Part time, 28 hours per week, 36 weeks per year
Salary: £14,851 per annum
Burton on Trent, Town Centre Campus

Who are we looking for?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is looking for a strong candidate to lead our Exam Invigilators and to support the smooth running of exams across the academic year. The role is term time and will normally be five mornings a week however flexibility would be required during our busier exam periods, with the need be in work from 8:30am and a willingness to work around two or three evenings a year until 8-9pm.

The role will include some invigilation as well as supporting the Exams and Data teams with administrative tasks when needed. The role may also involve reading or scribing for learners who require additional support. Exams are held at both our Burton Town Centre campus and the Steven Burke Construction Academy in Swadlincote, so you’ll need to be willing and able to travel to either site if needed.

We’re looking for a calm and friendly individual who is confident line managing a team of Invigilators as well as working with post-16 and adult learners. A basic level of IT competency is essential, as you’ll be expected to support computer-based exams when required.

Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.

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Why come and work for us?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

• Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
• Generous holiday plans
• Salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 
• Flexible working policies
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave 
• Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
• On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual eye tests
• Access to our onsite gym
• Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon 
• Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values.  We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Thursday 21 August with the intention to interview on Tuesday 2 September.  Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application.  Please note late applications are not acceptable.