Casual Exam Invigilators

Lift Schools; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 12.000 - 17.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Lift Aylward in Edmonton, North London, invites an exam invigilator to join our team to help ensure every pupil sits exams in a fair, safe and supportive environment.

You will work under the exams officer, follow JCQ regulations and support the smooth running of exams across the school, including setting up rooms, checking identities, giving instructions, supervising quietly, handling disruptions, and returning papers securely, with safeguarding and data protection at all times.

Formación

• Good literacy skills and the ability to communicate clearly and calmly.
• Ability to stay composed under pressure and respond to unexpected situations.
• Organised, reliable and able to follow schedules and deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Set up exam rooms according to seating plans and check student identities against registers.
• Give clear instructions to students about exam procedures and expectations.
• Supervise students during exams, ensuring quiet and proper conduct and handle disruptions calmly.
• Circulate the room to ensure no unauthorised items are present.
• Collect exam papers and return them securely to the exams officer; follow safeguarding and data protection policies.

Descripción del empleo

Lift Aylward are looking for an exam invigilator to join our team and help us ensure every student has the right environment to show what they can do.

Exam invigilators play a vital role in making sure our students can sit their exams fairly, safely and with confidence. You'll work under the guidance of our exams officer, following Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations to support the smooth running of exams across the school.

This is a chance to contribute to something meaningful. Every young person deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential, and your work will help make that possible.

Key responsibilities

You will:

• set up exam rooms according to seating plans and check student identity against registers;


• give clear instructions to students about exam procedures and ensure they understand what's expected;


• supervise students throughout exams, ensuring silence and proper conduct while handling any queries or disruptions calmly;


• circulate the exam room and make sure no student has forbidden items;


• collect exam papers and materials at the end of each session and return them securely to the exams officer; and


• follow safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection policies at all times.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who:

• has good literacy skills and the ability to communicate clearly and calmly;


• can stay composed under pressure and respond thoughtfully to unexpected situations;


• is able to follow schedules, meet deadlines and work independently when needed;


• can build trusted relationships and work well as part of a team;


• brings a patient, professional and student-focused approach; and


• is committed to equality and safeguarding young people.

Experience working with children or in an education setting would be helpful, as would knowledge of exam procedures. But if you're organised, reliable and care about supporting young people at important moments in their education, we'd love to hear from you. Could this be the right role for you?

About our school

Located in the heart of Edmonton, North London, Lift Aylward is a vibrant 11-18 learning community of over 1,000 students, including a thriving and ambitious sixth form. We're proud to serve a richly diverse community where many of our students speak English as an additional language and bring a wealth of cultural perspectives to school life. Our inclusive ethos ensures that every young person, whatever their starting point, has the opportunity to achieve and thrive.

In our latest Ofsted inspection (December 2025) Lift Aylward was recognised for its strong inclusive culture, with inspectors commenting that "inclusion leaders and staff are highly skilled" and provide tailored support so every pupil can succeed.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How we support you

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work. Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you.

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