Job Description
Responsible to: Exams Officer, Head of Academic Programme
Hours of Work: Start time during mock exams is usually 8am, start time during summer GCSE / A Level exams may be from 7:45am. Invigilator finish time may be anywhere between 3pm / 5pm, depending on the length of the exam and the needs of the school. Mock exams take place throughout the year, with formal exams mainly taking place in May / June. It is expected that invigilators will be available for mocks in December / January/ February/ March / April as well formal exams in May / June.
Part time applications are welcome.
Salary: £14.09 per hour including Holiday Pay as Standard Invigilator or £15.45 per hour including holiday pay asLead Invigilator
Purpose of Job
To ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations in an environment that enables a student to perform at their best.
To support the Exams Officer with the day-to-day operation of examination venues. This activity may include:
· Assisting with setting up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures;
· Closely following and enforcing exam procedures and regulations;
· Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues;
· Ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside examination venues;
· Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and reporting any examination irregularities to the Lead Invigilator in accordance with procedures. Please be aware, as per JCQ regulations, it is expected that Invigilators will remain standing during exams and will walk up and down the aisles closely monitoring students;
· Acting as a Reader for students who are eligible for this access arrangement (training will be given);
· Checking attendance during examinations, and recording details of late arrivals;
· Escorting candidates from venues during the examination as required and supervising candidates whilst outside examination venues;
· Escorting candidates on toilet breaks ensuring no unauthorised material is consulted and that examination regulations are observed at all times;
· Collecting, collating and delivering scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with JCQ regulations and school procedures;
· 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.
· We are especially keen to hear from applicants who would be willing to act as Scribes (usually typing) for students with this access arrangement (after training).
To assist Exams Officer and other examinations staff with other examination processes. This activity may include:
· Assisting with the packing of examination papers, stationery (sometimes heavy) and equipment prior to the examinations and the delivery to and from venues as appropriate;
· Occasionally there may be a requirement to move desks in classrooms.
· Reading and/or scribing (writing or typing) for students with exam access arrangements, (after appropriate training). For recruitment in August / September 2025 please note we are particularly looking for Invigilators who are keen to act as Scribes (typing / writing depending on the exam).
Support for the School
· Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person;
· Be aware of and support difference and ensure students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop;
· Contribute to the overall ethos / work / aims of the school;
· Appreciate and support the role of other professionals;
· Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required. It is a JCQ requirement to complete comprehensive Invigilator training, as directed by the Exams Officer;
· Responsible for Health & Safety management in own area;
· Ensure the effective implementation of school policies with particular regard to safeguarding;
· Carry out other duties that may reasonably be required by the Exams Officer.
This job description is not exclusive or exhaustive. Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties, tasks and responsibilities for the post, each individual task undertaken has not been identified. The post holder may be required to undertake duties that are broadly in line with the above responsibilities.
The school does not have a licence to sponsor migrants under the worker or temporary worker routes. Individuals who wish to work at the school will therefore need to hold or establish immigration status that allows them to work in the UK. The school is legally required to check that all successful job applicants hold the right to work in the UK before work can commence.
Further Details
Applications must be made using the school's Application Form, Equal Opportunities Form along with a covering letter of application, including full contact details of two referees. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.
Any queries regarding the application process should be directed to the HR Coordinator,
Please send completed application forms to the HR Coordinator at
References will be requested for shortlisted candidates and prior to interview. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Candidates will be invited to attend an interview at the School and to meet the Exams Officer and Head of Academic Programme.
Pay: Up to £14.09 per hour
Work Location: In person