Exam Invigilator

Philip Southcote School; Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Holiday entitlement

Training and development

Wellbeing support

24/7 GP access

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Discount platform

Work-life balance

Family-friendly policies

Free on-site parking

Sick pay

Job summary

Chertsey High School, part of Bourne Education Trust, invites applications for an Exam Invigilator to support examinations. The role involves setting up venues, guiding candidates, and ensuring exam rules are followed.

The school values safeguarding, inclusivity and professional conduct, with an emphasis on wellbeing and development opportunities within a supportive Trust environment in Addlestone.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding awareness and commitment to pupil welfare.
• GCSE Mathematics and English or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up examination venues following procedures and arrange stationery and papers.
• Direct candidates to seats and explain permitted belongings before exams.
• Provide guidance to unassigned candidates without allocated seats.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE Mathematics

GCSE English

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking an Exam Invigilator to join our team at Chertsey High School, part of Bourne Education Trust. About Chertsey High School

Chertsey High School is a truly inclusive and diverse community where every child is at the heart of our mission. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives." Guided by our core values of knowledge, determination, and love, we are committed to providing the best education and support for each student.

Established in 2017, our school prioritises respect, high standards, and discipline and our rich curriculum also fosters a wide range of passions and talents.

We aim to develop students with strong moral values, curiosity, resilience, and respect. Our teaching and learning approach, based on the principle of RISE (Responsive, Inclusive, Scaffolded, Engaging), ensures that all students become life-long learners.

Details

Position: Exam Invigilator

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with setting up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures
• Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues
• Offering advice and guidance to unregistered candidates without allocated seats

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of pupils
• Educated to GCSE Standard including Mathematics and English, or equivalent qualifications

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Chertsey Road, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2EP

Job Posted

24/08/2026

Role

Subject

Other

Employment type

01/10/2026

ASAP

Job reference

Exam/26

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: Exam/26.