Post: Examinations Invigilator
Responsible to: Examinations Officers
Salary Scale: SP4 £11.98 plus Holiday pay £1.45
Purpose and Duties
• Invigilate both public and internal examinations in accordance with Examination Body regulations;
• Supervise candidates held before or after assessments;
• Undertake such administrative tasks as set by the exams officer, which may include but is not limited to taking registers and assisting the Exams Officer with the packing of scripts at the end of exams;
• Promote the ethos and aims of Aldridge School and The Mercian Trust;
• Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team (SLT) or Exams Officer.
Person Specification
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to use initiative
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to communicate with candidates and members of staff clearly and accurately
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work to predetermined instructions
• Ability to work as part of a team or alone as necessary
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
Review and Amendment
This is not exhaustive nor exclusive; it should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive and will be subject to regular review. It does not constitute a fixed list of tasks. It reflects the core priorities of the role which are subject to change depending upon the changing needs of the school and of the students.
Aldridge School – An Academy, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.
How to Apply
Post: Examination Invigilator
Responsible to: Exams Officer
Contract and Salary: This is a casual position. Hours are dependent on the needs of the School but will be during term-time, Monday – Friday. There will be opportunity to work year-round, with the main exam season taking place in May-June. £13.43 p/h including holiday pay
Closing Date: 06th March 2026 (We reserve the right to close applications early)
Interview Date: W/C 09th March 2026
How to apply: Application forms should be completed via The Mercian Trust Portal
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.