Vacancies
Pastoral Learning Mentor
PASTORAL LEARNING MENTOR
XS 10a GRADE 5 Actual Salary £17,476 - £17,754
30 Hours per week, term time only, plus one inset day, permanent contract
An opportunity has arisen at The Purbeck School to employ a Learning Mentor.
This role is vital in supporting our students to fulfil their potential by working directly alongside them in the classroom, offering day‑to‑day guidance and encouragement. You would be joining an innovative, professional, and enthusiastic team within a very successful school.
We offer extensive opportunities for career development and training and are committed to the personal development of all our staff.
The Purbeck School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines.
The Purbeck School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be
established as part of the appointment process.
www.purbeck.wessex.ac Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 1st February 2026
Email: spenney@purbeck.wessex.ac Telephone: 01929 550077
Click here to apply via the Dorset Council website
Head of Year
Head of Year
Full Time Permanent Contract
Main Scale/UPS/TLR 1.1 (£10,174)
Start date: September 2026
We are looking for an inspirational and enthusiastic leader who has the qualities and desire to be a Head of Year.
You will be an aspirational, caring, and compassionate person who embodies the school ethos of ‘kindness, aspiration, perseverance’.
This is an excellent time to be joining the team as we transition from a House system to a Year system. The successful candidate will be pivotal in shaping the new Head of Year role. They will also be an exceptional practitioner in their teaching speciality. The Purbeck School offers a supportive and innovative workplace where young people are at the heart of everything we do. With a strong commitment to outstanding pastoral care, we are proud that our May 2025 Ofsted inspection judged the school to be ‘exceptional’ in many areas.
Applications from candidates who specialise in teaching Maths, Humanities, or Science will be prioritised.
If you have any questions about the Head of Year role, or wish to visit, then please contact Sarah Penney via email: spenney@purbeck.wessex.ac
Please log on to our school website for more information about the school.
Closing date: Wednesday 21st January 2026
The Purbeck School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this is a commitment we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government safer recruitment guidelines.
Full details of how to apply are available on our website.
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
Website: www.purbeck.wessex.ac
Email: spenney@purbeck.wessex.ac Telephone: 01929 550077
Click here to apply via the Dorset Council website
Exams Invigilator XS 9.8 GRADE 3
Exams Invigilator
XS 9.8 GRADE 3
Casual zero hours contract
£13.05 hourly rate
From January 2026
Main job purpose
This is a school-based role, primarily concerned with the conduct of public examinations in accordance with strict regulations.
The primary purpose of the Examination Invigilator is to supervise candidates who are engaged in taking public examinations. Examination Invigilators must act strictly in accordance with the regulations set out for the conduct of examinations by the Joint Council for General Qualifications. Examination Invigilators will also act in accordance with school or examination centre policy for the conduct of internal and external examinations.
Examination Invigilators will have high expectations of all candidates and respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
Main responsibilities and duties
Examination Invigilation is likely to include the following core elements to be carried out in strict accordance with the aforementioned regulations:
1. To check that the arrangements of the examination room remain in compliance with the regulations.
2. To issue the regulatory notices to candidates at the start of the examination.
3. To maintain the security of examination papers, materials and candidate scripts whilst in the Exam Invigilator’s possession.
4. To start, conduct and finish the examination in accordance with the regulations.
5. To complete the attendance register with due attention to the identification of candidates.
6. To supervise candidates with due vigilance during the working of the examination.
7. To respond to any questions from candidates about process and procedures.
8. To deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the examination centre or school’s policies or procedures and in accordance with the examination regulations
9. To collect completed scripts after the examination has ended and return them to the designated place/person
10. To report back as appropriate using the agreed referral procedures on any issues arising
11. To assist with administration as requested
12. Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance
with the school’s safeguarding and child protection policy.
Knowledge & skills
Essential:
1. Be familiar with a range of school policies which may impinge on the conduct of public examinations, particularly those regarding health and safety, equal opportunities, behaviour management, child protection and special educational needs (SEN).
2. Be familiar with the Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations issued by the Joint Council for General Qualifications
3. Be familiar with the examination centre/school’s policy for the conduct of examination’s and guidelines to invigilators
4. Have the necessary skills to manage safely, the activities, the physical space and the resources for which s/he is responsible
5. Understand and be able to use a range of strategies to deal with young people under pressure and also individual behavioural needs
Desirable:
1. Recent successful experience within an educational or supervisory environment
2. Flexibility and initiative
Supervision & management
1. To work to a designated member of teaching or support staff according to the examination centre/school’s normal policy and practice in examination invigilation
2. To supervise candidates in examination conditions in accordance with examination regulations and school policy and practice and with other invigilators
3. To direct candidates in order to achieve compliance with examination regulations
4. A senior invigilator may be required to supervise the work of other adults normally present in the examination room
Problem Solving and creativity
1. Use of a variety of interpersonal skills and strategies to establish positive relationships with candidates.
2. Know and use the school’s referral system as appropriate in the event of problems with an individual candidate, or group or other adult.
3. Flexibility in working hours will be required
Key contacts & relationships
1. Treat candidates consistently, with respect and consideration, and be concerned for their welfare during the period of supervision.
2. Model and promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour expected from the candidates whom they supervise.
3. Know when to seek help and advice.
Decision making
There will sometimes be a need to make immediate decisions in accordance with exam board regulations, without initial referral to a manager, in relation to the secure conduct of public examinations and the safety of candidates
Resources
Exam papers, stationery, writing equipment
ICT and AVA equipment 3
Working environment
1. Size, phase and type of school/examination centre will vary
2. Includes supervision of individual candidates as well as groups of varying sizes
3. Involves working with other examination invigilators and school staff
4. Normal school environment
5. Occasional use of ICT and AVA equipment
6. Lifting of examination materials
7. Some school sites are extensive and postholders may be required to work throughout the site on more than one floor.
8. In special schools meeting the needs of pupils may be more demanding both physically and emotionally
9. Examination rooms which may include specialist areas
10. Occasional requirement to work outside the normal school day
11. Within a Special School environment staff may be required to deal with extremes of behaviour and /or a range of needs which may be physically and /or emotionally demanding
Website: www.purbeck.wessex.ac
Email: cdaws@purbeck.wessex.ac Telephone: 01929 550077
Click here to apply using Jobs Dorset Council online