Job Description
Are you looking for a flexible, rewarding role where you can make a real difference in students' academic journeys?
Leigh Academy Strood is seeking motivated and reliable Invigilators to support us during our examination periods. Whether you’re looking for part-time work or the chance to contribute to a key part of students’ success, this role could be perfect for you!
As an Invigilator, you'll play a vital part in creating a calm, supportive environment where students can perform to the best of their abilities during exams. Your attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the highest standards will help ensure smooth, fair, and secure exam sessions.
What We Offer:
- Full training provided to ensure you’re fully prepared for the role. 🎓
- Regular opportunities to work during the Academy’s key exam periods. 📅
- A supportive team environment where your contribution is valued. 🤝
What We Expect from You:
✅ A calm, organised approach to supervising exams, ensuring students can focus without distractions.
✅A keen eye for detail to maintain exam security and integrity, from setting up exam rooms to ensuring correct seating arrangements.
✅The ability to respond to any special requirements and ensure that all candidates feel supported.
✅A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding exam regulations at all times.
Whether you’ve got experience in education or are just looking for a new challenge, if you have strong communication skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to stay calm under pressure, we’d love to hear from you!
Working with us at Leigh Academy Strood
Leigh Academy Strood is a vibrant and inclusive school community where students are empowered to be kind, respectful, resilient, and inquisitive. Since opening in 2009, we’ve transformed educational outcomes in Strood, with a strong academic culture built on high expectations, a global curriculum, and a commitment to personal development.
We offer outstanding facilities, including purpose-built classrooms and exceptional sports spaces, designed to support learning at every level. As an IB World School, our curriculum fosters curiosity, lifelong learning and global citizenship.
Our recent Ofsted inspection confirmed that Leigh Academy Strood continues to be a ‘Good’ school, with particular praise for our ambitious curriculum and culture of high expectations. We are also proud to have been awarded ADHD Friendly School status, recognising our inclusive practices and support for neurodiverse students.
Staff benefit from regular coaching, dedicated CPD time, a sensible workload approach, and access to trust-wide resources. Our centralised behaviour systems allow for disruption-free classrooms, enabling teachers to focus on what matters most: teaching and inspiring students.
Join a passionate, forward-thinking team making a real difference, where your growth is valued, and your impact truly matters.
To find out more about Leigh Academy Strood, please click here.
Applying for this Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 205.
To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.