Casual Exam Invigilator

Hurst Green; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Summerhill School in Kingswinford invites applications for casual exam invigilators to supervise examinations across a range of rooms. The role is casual with hours to be agreed during the academic year, primarily during key periods in October/November, February/March and May/June/July.

No prior experience is required as training will be provided. Candidates should enjoy teamwork, demonstrate good communication skills, and present themselves suitably for a school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience is not required; training will be provided.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Appropriate dress for a school environment and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the correct running of internal and external examinations in multiple exam rooms.
• Work with candidates in both large and small groups to support fairness and integrity.
• Maintain professional conduct and be prepared for seasonal exam periods.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organisation

Job description

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Closing Date:

20/09/2026

Job Type:

Schools / Academies - Support staff roles - Other - Support staff roles

Sector:

Education

Business Unit:

Schools

Job Introduction

CASUAL EXAM INVIGILATORS

Casual contract – hours to be agreed during the academic year

Salary: £13.27 per hour

Invigilators are responsible for the correct running of internal and external examinations in a range of exam rooms.

Experience is not required, as training will be provided.

The work is on a casual basis throughout the year. Our key examination periods are October/November, February/March, and May/June/July, with limited additional opportunities available outside of these periods. Please bear these examination periods in mind when submitting your application. Exams typically take place in two sessions: morning and afternoon, though there is often an additional mid-morning session.

Invigilators should enjoy working as part of a team. They should be interested in working in a school environment and in supporting candidates, in both large and smaller groups.

The position is ideally suited to a responsible, calm, organised individual who have effective communication skills and are expected to dress appropriately for a school environment.

Experience of working in a school environment or with secondary aged students would be advantageous.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 20th September 2026

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 29th September 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates . This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview .

N.B. , We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised dateshould we receive a large number of applications .