Casual Exam Invigilator

WMJobs; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking Casual Exam Invigilators to supervise internal and external examinations in a range of rooms. The role is casual with hours to be agreed during the academic year and pays £13.27 per hour.

Training is provided; no prior experience is required. You should enjoy teamwork, communicate clearly, and present yourself appropriately in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience is not required; training will be provided.
• Casual contract with hours to be agreed during the academic year.
• Ability to work in a school environment and support candidates.
• Calm, responsible and well-organised.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the correct running of internal and external examinations.
• Assist with supervision in multiple exam rooms.
• Support candidates in both large and small groups.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organised

Job description

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.

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

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. Exams typically take place in two sessions – morning and afternoon, with an additional mid‑morning session often scheduled.

Invigilators should enjoy working as part of a team, 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 is 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 that schools and colleges should consider carrying out online 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 online check and if there is anything concerning, 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 date should we receive a large number of applications.