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<div class="mds-edited-text mds-font-body-copy-bulk"><p>We are looking to hire casual Exam Invigilators for various exam periods to help to supervise the conduct of students in examinations at Harris Garrard Academy. Hours of work will be as notified in advance by the Examinations Officer.</p>
<strong>About Us</strong>
<p>Harris Garrard Academy is an all-through 3–18 academy with approximately 1350 pupils on roll and joined the Harris Federation as a sponsored academy in September 2017. The academy is based in Thamesmead in a purpose built building. We are now on a journey towards “Outstanding”, led by highly experienced executive principals with proven track records of school transformation. Our vision is clear: nothing is impossible and everything is possible, irrespective of personal characteristics or background. Every problem has a solution. We believe we are more robust, resilient and determined as a team than as a group of individuals. We support, challenge and hold each other to account at all levels within the academy to ensure that our students achieve their potential, are motivated, engaged and fully prepared for life beyond our academy.</p>
<p><strong>Why work at Harris Garrard Academy?</strong></p>
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<li>The opportunity to be involved in the transformation of a school from the very start</li>
<li>A stunning working environment, in a purpose-built school designed by Norman Foster and nominated for the Stirling Prize for architecture in 2004</li>
<li>A highly motivated team, led by exceptionally experienced and talented senior leaders</li>
<li>All the advantages of a successful academy group, with a strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff</li>
<li>Generous Harris rewards and benefits package</li>
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<p><strong>About Harris Garrard Academy</strong></p>
<p>Harris Garrard Academy is a new school with drive and ambition. Located in the wider South Thamesmead area, we cater to a vastly vibrant 3-19 aged student community. Accessible by fantastic rail and bus transport links, the academy's stunning working environment is within a purpose-built school designed by Norman Foster and nominated for the Stirling Prize for architecture in 2004.</p>
<p><strong>Dedicated to moving forward</strong></p>
<p>Our vision is clear: nothing is impossible and everything is possible, irrespective of personal characteristics or background. Every problem has a solution. We believe we are more robust, resilient and determined as a team than as a group of individuals. We support, challenge and hold each other to account at all levels within the academy to ensure that our students achieve their potential, are motivated, engaged and fully prepared for life beyond our academy.</p>
<p>As one of Harris's successful all-through academies, staff at all levels belong to a strong, cohesive team working with Executive Principal Chris Everett and the wider SLT team. Staff can expect to grow with us as we continue to innovate and evolve as an academy. With ample opportunity to build on CPD, your potential is limitless with us.</p>
<strong>Main Areas of Responsibility</strong>
<p><strong>To support the Exams Officer with the day-to-day operation of examination venues. Activities may include:</strong></p>
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<li>Assisting with setting-up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures.</li>
<li>Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues.</li>
<li>Ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside examination venues.</li>
<li>Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with strict procedures.</li>
<li>Checking attendance during examinations.</li>
<li>Recording details of late arrivals.</li>
<li>Escorting candidates from venues during the examinations as required, and supervising candidates whilst outside examination venues.</li>
<li>Collecting and collating scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with strict procedures.</li>
<li>Assisting with the preparation of script envelopes.</li>
<li>Supervising candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates do not remove equipment or stationery from the venue without authorisation and ensuring that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner.</li>
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<p><strong>To assist Examinations Office staff with other examination processes. Activities may include:</strong></p>
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<li>Assisting with the packing of examination papers, stationery and equipment prior to the examinations and the delivery to and from venues as appropriate.</li>
<li>Assisting with the preparation of seating plans.</li>
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<strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong>
<p><strong>Skills, Abilities &amp; Personal Qualities</strong></p>
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<li>Access to email account for purpose of arranging invigilation schedules with Exams Officer</li>
<li>Positive interest in young people and their education</li>
<li>Reliable and Punctual</li>
<li>Flexible</li>
<li>Accurate, attention to detail</li>
<li>Confident communicator</li>
<li>Firm but fair</li>
<li>Comfortable under pressure</li>
<li>Physical fitness appropriate to tasks required (exam papers can be heavy in bulk, and there is a lot of walking involved)</li>
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<strong>Next Steps</strong>
<p>If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.</p>
<p>Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.</p>
<p>We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.</p>
<strong>Professional Development &amp; Benefits</strong>
<p>Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.<br />
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In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.harriscareers.org.uk/770/our-benefits" rel="no-follow">our benefits</a>on our website.</p>
<strong>Safeguarding Notice</strong>
<p>The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.</p>
<strong>Equal Opportunities</strong>
<p>The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.<br />
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We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.</p>