Casual Lead Exam Invigilator — Flexible, Zero After-Hours

Samuel Whitbread Academy; Shefford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Whitbread Academy is seeking a Casual Lead Exam Invigilator to lead the invigilator team, oversee room logistics, and handle more complex queries during major assessment periods. The role supports the Examinations Officer and helps ensure exams run smoothly, with training provided where needed.

The post is casual and scheduled around peak periods, primarily morning and/or afternoon sessions, with flexibility and a focus on reliability and calm efficiency in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in invigilation is desirable but not required.
• Ability to manage a team in a busy exam environment.
• Strong focus on rules, room layouts and timings.

Responsibilities

• Lead, brief and assign duties to invigilators, ensuring rooms are set up to JCQ standards.
• Deliver clear announcements to up to 280 students to start exams on time.
• Oversee secure handling of confidential papers and verify special access arrangements.
• Resolve queries and manage late arrivals or early leavers, handling irregularities as needed.

Skills

Lead team

Verbal communication

Reliability

Exam logistics

Tools

JCQ standards

Job description

Samuel Whitbread Academy is seeking a Casual Lead Exam Invigilator to lead the invigilator team, oversee room logistics, and handle more complex queries during major assessment periods. The role supports the Examinations Officer and helps ensure exams run smoothly, with training provided where needed.

The post is casual and scheduled around peak periods, primarily morning and/or afternoon sessions, with flexibility and a focus on reliability and calm efficiency in a school environment.