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Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint new Exam Invigilators to join our hardworking team.

Invigilators play a vital role in the running and administration of exams to allow all students to perform to the best of their ability. Successful candidates will assist the Examinations Officer in the smooth and efficient administration of tests, assessments and examinations, specifically student invigilation and related tasks.

About us

As a Catholic Voluntary Academy everything we do is based around our Mission Statement & Values and we expect all who work with us to respect our distinctive Catholic ethos.

Our Mission Statement: 'Inspiring ambition and excellence, guided by Christ'

Our Values:

• Compassion
• Aspiration
• Respect
• Excellence
• Determination
• Faithfulness
• Optimism
• Reconciliation

Our School Values are encapsulated in the phrase ‘Cared For,’ which represents our attitude to the support we endeavour to offer each and every student in our care.

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy opened in January 1965 as The Blessed John Houghton Catholic School to provide a secondary Catholic education in the local area. The school has grown in size and reputation ever since. We are an 11-16 comprehensive school, providing education for students of all abilities and we pride ourselves on our inclusive nature and ethos. Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy is proud to be part of the Saint Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

Our aim is to deliver 'world class' education, opportunities, support and care for every child as unique children of God. We strive to ensure that the children in our care are loved, valued and supported and leave us as confident young adults ready for life in modern society, equipped with the skills necessary to survive and thrive in the world of today.

Jesus Christ is at the centre of our school, and we strive to live by and teach the values of love, forgiveness, excellence, compassion, and service to others. Our motto is “Garde ta Foi” which means “Guard your Faith." We constantly ask our students to have the 'courage to do what is right' which means standing up for just causes and for those who have no one else to stand up for them.

Your responsibilities

To work in a team of invigilators supervising pupils undertaking school and external examinations in accordance with the legal and school requirements.

What are we looking for?

Exam Invigilators must be flexible and be available to work regularly throughout the examination period, as external and internal examinations currently take place throughout the academic year.

If you are pro-active, excellent accuracy and attention to details, a good communicator and are well organised with good time management skills, we would like to hear from you.

Experience of working or studying in an education environment and an understanding of the examination process are desirable but not essential.

Please do not apply using The Derbyshire County Council Website.

How do I apply?

In order to apply for this role, please visit the vacancies page on our website via the link below. All applications must be submitted via the website.

www.srscmat.co.uk/work-with-us/vacancies/

Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.

Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.

Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?

To find out why you should come and join our team, click on the link to our ‘Why work with us?’ brochure.

A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:

Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.

Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.

Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.

Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.

Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk

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