Casual Lead Exam Invigilator - Flexible Hours

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Shefford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) is seeking a Casual Lead Exam Invigilator to guide the invigilation team, manage room logistics and ensure exam rooms are set up strictly to JCQ standards, supporting pupils at Samuel Whitbread Academy. The role offers flexible daytime hours during peak assessment windows, with training on 4 November 2026, DBS clearance and references required.

If you are reliable, detail‑oriented and enjoy a calm, supervisory role in a school environment, we want to hear

Qualifications

• Experience in supervision desirable, but training will be provided.
• Ability to lead a team and communicate clearly to a large group.

Responsibilities

• Lead, brief and assign duties to invigilators, ensuring JCQ standards.
• Deliver clear announcements to up to 280 students to start exams on time.
• Oversee secure handling of papers, verify access arrangements, and attendance.
• Resolve candidate queries and manage late arrivals or irregularities.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Reliability

People skills

Job description

The Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) is seeking a Casual Lead Exam Invigilator to guide the invigilation team, manage room logistics and ensure exam rooms are set up strictly to JCQ standards, supporting pupils at Samuel Whitbread Academy. The role offers flexible daytime hours during peak assessment windows, with training on 4 November 2026, DBS clearance and references required.

If you are reliable, detail‑oriented and enjoy a calm, supervisory role in a school environment, we want to hear