Casual Exam Invigilators

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council invites applications for invigilators to supervise internal and external examinations across a range of rooms. Training is provided; no prior experience is required for this casual, year-round role with peak periods during October/November, February/March, and May/June/July.

Ideal candidates are team-oriented, calm, and well-organised, with good communication skills and the ability to adapt to a school environment.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training will be provided.
• Casual basis throughout the year with peak periods (October/November, February/March, May/June/July).
• Must be able to provide documentation to prove right to work in the UK; enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Invigilate exams to ensure correct running of internal and external examinations in exam rooms.
• Support candidates and maintain a calm, organised exam environment.
• Dress appropriately for a school environment and work effectively as part of a team.

Job description

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.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mrs Helena Patel on 01384 816165 or
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 date should we receive a large number of applications.