Casual Exam Invigilator

Olympus Academy Trust; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Annual pay progression opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking

Coaching/Counselling services

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Abbeywood Community School is seeking casual Examinations Invigilators to supervise internal and external exams during the academic year. The role involves preparing rooms, distributing papers, and briefing candidates on exam conditions, while maintaining authority and a calm presence.

No invigilation experience is required as full training is provided. Roles are casual, with hours and days set by the exam timetable and can be mornings, afternoons or both, during term time.

Qualifications

• Exams invigilators must be reliable and punctual.
• Ability to relate to candidates while maintaining authority.
• Full training in the role provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, distribute papers and stationery.
• Advise candidates of exam conditions and supervise during exams.
• Collect exam materials and tidy rooms after exams.
• Work flexible daytime hours during exam periods.
• Staff may work mornings, afternoons or both.

Job description

Contract: Casual

Hours: Casual hours during school term time

Salary: Grade 13, £13.28 per hour (plus an enhancement for paid holiday entitlement)

Start Date: 2nd November 2026

Abbeywood Community School are looking to add to their casual bank of dedicated Examination Invigilators, to provide supervision of internal and external examinations during exam periods throughout the academic year.

Tasks include preparing exam rooms, distributing papers and stationery, advising candidates of exam conditions, observing students during the exam and ensuring that all regulatory requirements are adhered to.

After the exam the post-holders are responsible for collecting exam materials and leaving exam rooms tidy.

The post would be ideally suited to applicants who feel a sense of responsibility for today's young people and who are able to work flexible daytime hours during exams periods.

Exams Invigilators need to be reliable and punctual, organised, have the ability to relate to candidates yet maintain an air of authority, be empathetic towards our students, be able to follow instructions, be confident to give instructions and have the ability to work as part of a team or alone.

Often unexpected situations arise during exams so a calm and flexible approach and ability to switch priorities, is essential.

Previous experience in working with secondary school age children and young people would be an advantage, as would any previous supervisory experience.

However, experience of invigilation is not required as full training in the role will be provided.

Candidates will be employed on a casual basis, with hours and days of work subject to the timings of each exam.

The preparation for exams can start at the beginning of the academy day and on occasions exams can continue after the academy day has finished.

Casual Exams Invigilators can choose to work mornings, afternoons or both.

All Exams Invigilators are contacted prior to the exam period to identify individual availability in relation to the examination timetable.

A committed approach to the allocated dates and times is vital.

Our Philosophy as an Employer

Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities. We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy. We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise. We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place at reduced rates
• Free onsite parking
• Coaching/Counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: 23/09/2026

Date of Interviews: To be confirmed

The Olympus Academy Trust - Abbeywood Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service.

We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety.

Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process.

Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.

We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection.

We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.

We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time.

We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.

Safeguarding Statement

The Olympus Academy Trust - Abbeywood Community School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All staff, volunteers and candidates for vacant posts are expected to share this commitment.

Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process.

Where given permission to do so, references will be requested for shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

Candidates attending an interview should expect the interview panel to explore issues relating to safeguarding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.