Assistant Examinations Supervisor
Number of vacancies: 2 part-time roles
Applications Close: Monday 19th October, 12 noon. Early applications are advised as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date
Interviews to be held: 22nd or 23rd October
Hours: An average of 28 hours per week, 32 weeks per year (plus 6 weeks) to be split between both vacancies
Total Annual Salary: £17,620 (based on 28 hours per week)
Start Date: End of October / Start of November 2026
Founded in 1802 and set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth College is the world’s foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. Each student’s unique talents are recognised and nurtured within a welcoming community rooted in Benedictine values.
We are looking for two Assistant Examinations Supervisors to join our team to assist in the organisation and running of public and internal examinations. The role is key in maintaining the security and integrity of the examination system while ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. It will involve administrative tasks ahead of each examination series and during examination sessions responsibility for the organisation of rooms, instructing invigilators and distributing/dispatching question papers. The role may also include invigilating and facilitating access arrangements such as reading or scribing for a student.
The ideal candidate will be confident, calm under pressure, flexible and provide a reassuring presence to students. Experience of working in a school environment and examinations is preferred but not essential as full training will be given. Supporting with BTEC registration, including inputting student details from iSAMS registers to myBTEC (or similar systems), previous experience with BTEC assessments would be
Hours will be extensive when exams are taking place (January, April, May and June).
About the school:
Ampleforth is full boarding with students from all over the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. We rejoice in being culturally diverse with many different languages spoken.
Our academic results are impressive and show that every student is inspired to reach their potential. Beyond academic excellence, to ensure they leave school ready for the challenges ahead, our approach is to encourage our students to develop Benedictine Scholarship; that they would become life-long learners, who are reflective and resilient, who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, with an ability to transfer knowledge and skills across different contexts, in a discerning and critically engaging manner, through good academic habits, and a love of reading. We wish for our students to be digitally equipped for the 21st century, but mindful of any associated ethical implications regarding the use of this technology or programs. Finally, we want for our students to always be striving to give of their best.
We offer a Compass for Life, recognising that every person is of equal value and has unique talents. Our duty is to draw out these talents so that each student becomes the very best version of themselves. The principles of Benedictine community living teach us that we are made better through our relationships with others. As individuals thrive, so does the community - and our community is very strong and welcoming. Our students are inspired to become thoughtful, caring and considerate citizens.
Ampleforth has a fantastic range of benefits to offer, such as:
- Free meal during working hours
- A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff
- Pension – Ampleforth College Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Subsidised on-site gym membership
- Free car parking on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- 10% Staff Discount at Ampleforth Abbey Shop and Tearooms
- Fee remission (at the Headmaster’s discretion)
If you wish to apply for this role, then please download and complete the attached application form and return it to employment@ampleforth.org.uk
Alternatively, if you would like to find out more about the position, then please contact the HR Department on employment@ampleforth.org.uk
Closing date for Applications is 12:00 noon, Monday 19th October 2026. Early applications are advised as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date
Interview to be held: 22nd or 23rd October
St Laurence Education Trust and Ampleforth College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.
