Exam Invigilators

Required as soon as possible. 
Dowdales School is a proud, thriving and ambitious community. Here, we work together, as one, to ensure that everyone thrives in everything that they do. As a whole school, and as individuals, we aim high by wanting the very best for all. Everyone in Dowdales School leads by example ensuring that we treat each other as we want to be treated ourselves.

We are a community school with 800 students aged 11-16 years on roll. Situated in the historic town of Dalton in Furness, we enjoy being on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. As an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school, we believe in high expectations, excellent teaching and ambition for every young person.

We are seeking to appoint Examination Invigilators on a casual basis for our core GCSE examinations. You would be involved in assisting an experienced team of Senior Invigilators in the setting up of examinations and would be working as a member of a team aimed at ensuring the fair and proper conduct of examination in a calm environment that enables students to perform to the best of their ability.  

We would welcome applications from someone who has:

The ability to give clear and concise instructions and guidance
The ability to use initiative and good judgement
Good literacy and numeracy skills
The ability to relate well to children and adults

We are proud to have:

Extremely high aspirations for all students at Dowdales ensuring that every young person makes excellent progress and performs to the best of their ability
Students with positive attitudes who enjoy coming to school
An enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff and governors

Please visit our website https://dowdalesschool.co.uk/vacancies/ for further details including the application pack. Completed application forms to be returned to Mrs A Young at Dowdales School by 9am, Friday 4th April 2025 by email recruitment@dowdales.cumbria.sch.uk or post.

Dowdales School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s and a Dowdales application form must be completed.