Casual Exam Invilgilator

Overview

Become an Exam Invigilator at Ellis Guilford School – Supporting Success and ‘EGScellence’ in Basford. We’re seeking calm, dependable individuals to join our team and help oversee the smooth running of exams in our busy and inclusive secondary school. As a key part of our local community, Ellis Guilford is committed to providing a supportive environment where every student can thrive.

Job Title: Exams Invigilator (Casual)

Location: Nottingham

Salary: Actual salary £13.05 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible - ready for exams in 2026 or before

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Casual, as per rota and availability. Term time only. Must be available for most of May and June as well as other periods throughout the year for mock exams.

The Ellis Guilford School is a growing and thriving, larger than average, Secondary School with a clear mission “to ensure that the children attending our school have a better chance of success than if they attended any other school”. We deliver a broad curriculum, including emphasis on the creative subjects, to support our children to become confident, independent and balanced individuals, allowing them to excel.

Graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2023, Ellis Guilford School is at an extremely exciting point in its development journey. We strive for ‘EGScellence’ in all that we do!

The team is responsible for setting up and running all internal and external exams in line with national guidelines. This includes preparing exam rooms, distributing papers, supervising students during exams, and ensuring a calm, secure environment. You’ll be supported by experienced staff and work closely with other invigilators to make sure every exam runs smoothly and fairly.

As part of the Exams Team at Ellis Guilford School, you’ll play a key role in helping students succeed.

We’re Looking For Individuals Who Are

• Reliable and punctual, with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Flexible, available during all exam periods and willing to work as part of a supportive team
• Calm under pressure, able to maintain a quiet and focused environment for students.
• Observant and attentive, with the ability to follow procedures and spot irregularities.
• Professional and approachable, treating students with respect and fairness.

No previous experience is necessary—full training will be provided. This role is ideal for someone who has plenty of flexible time and looking to contribute to their local community in a meaningful way.

To apply for this opportunity, you must hold:

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C and above or equivalent.

Creative Education Trust was established in 2010 to work in England’s post-industrial and coastal towns and cities. We are now a network of 17 schools educating 14,500 children and young people. We have chosen to work with schools in challenging circumstances. We have successfully transformed schools previously deemed to be inadequate into good ones in order that all our students can have the best start in life.

We are committed to providing educational opportunity for children of all abilities and to building cultural capital through a wide range of co-curricular activities. Curricular innovation through our Knowledge Connected programmes promotes creative, integrated and pro-active thinking so that our students are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century.

CET are committed to your learning and development, which is a continuous process that starts with your induction. The opportunities include a wide range of subjects from middle leadership and DSL training to autism awareness. We run annual conferences including Safeguarding and Learning and Teaching and have regular network meetings across the Trust.

We have a wide range of benefits that you are more than welcome to explore further in our Staff Benefits brochure attached.

Applications close 9.00am Monday 9th March 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit…