Casual Exam Invigilators - St. Alban's RC High School

Torfaen County Borough Council; St Albans; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

St Albans RC High School is seeking Casual Exam Invigilators to join the examinations team for the November series, with multiple positions available. You will support the Examinations Officer in preparing and supervising examinations in line with awarding body regulations.

Hours are casual and determined by the timetable. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.14, with full training provided and DBS checks completed as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and reliability.
• Professional and flexible approach.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Examinations Officer in preparation and administration of examinations.
• Set up examination rooms and distribute/collect papers.
• Supervise candidates during examinations and maintain a calm environment.
• Prior experience in a school or administrative environment is advantageous; full training provided.
• Flexible, reliable, with strong communication skills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication skills

Job description

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Casual Exam Invigilators - St. Alban's RC High School

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Job details

Salary Hourly rate: £14.14 | Grade 3 Contractual hours 0 Basis Casual Package Casual - Hours as required by the school Job category/type Education, School Date posted 12/10/2026 Job reference REQ006630 Attachments REQ006630 Goruchwylwyr Arholiadau Achlysurol - Ysgol Uwchradd Gatholig St. Alban.docx REQ006630 Casual Exam Invigilators - St. Alban's RC High School.docx

Job description

We are seeking to appoint Exam Invigilators to join our existing examinations team for the forthcoming November examination series, with opportunities to support examinations throughout the school year. There is more than one position available for this role.

The successful candidates will support the Examinations Officer in the preparation and administration of examinations, ensuring that all examination procedures are conducted in accordance with awarding body regulations. Duties will include setting up examination rooms, distributing and collecting examination papers, supervising candidates during examinations, and maintaining a calm and secure examination environment.

The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively in a busy setting and demonstrate excellent attention to detail, reliability, and professionalism. Previous experience in a school or administrative environment would be advantageous, although full training will be provided.

If you are hardworking, dependable, enthusiastic and flexible, with strong communication skills and a commitment to supporting students, we would welcome your application.

This is a casual position, with hours and days of work determined by the examination timetable. Invigilators may be required to work during the November, January and Summer examination periods, with the main Summer examination season typically running from mid-May to the end of June.

The postholders will report directly to the Examinations Officer.

In keeping with our school ethos, we are looking for individuals who will uphold a calm, respectful and supportive environment for all students, enabling them to be the best they can be during their examinations.

See candidate pack for full job description and person specification.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Louise Penny, Business Manager on 01495 765800 or email [e-mail]

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 1st November 2026

SHORTLISTING DATE: Monday 2nd November 2026

INTERVIEW DATE: Thursday 5th November 2026

START DATE: Date to be confirmed pending DBS clearance

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

How to find us

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB