Exam Invigilator

Bourne Education Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Sick pay

Training & development

Well-being support

On-site parking

Job summary

Everest Community Academy in Basingstoke is seeking an Exam Invigilator to support the smooth running of examinations, including setting up venues and supervising students during exams.

You will work 30 hours per week, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, with a national Hampshire rate of £13 per hour plus 12.07% holiday pay. Applicants should have GCSEs including Maths and English and be committed to safeguarding pupils.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate safeguarding awareness and commitment to child protection.
• Educated to GCSE level including Mathematics and English, or equivalent qualifications.
• Proven track record of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Exams Officer with day-to-day setup and invigilation of exams.
• Assist with setting up examination venues by arranging stationery, equipment and papers per procedures.
• Direct candidates to seats and explain possessions allowed in examination venues.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

Job description

Salary: National- Hampshire £13 per hour plus 12.07% holiday pay

Benefits: Workplace pension through LGPS; occupational sick pay; recognition policies; ongoing training, learning and development opportunities; well-being support; family friendly policies; on-site parking

We are seeking an Exam Invigilatorto join our team at Everest Community Academy, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Everest Community Academy

Everest Community Academy is a thriving secondary school at the heart of its local community, proudly serving families across Basingstoke and the surrounding area.

At Everest, our core values aspire, enrich, belong, shape everything we do. We are unapologetically ambitious for our students and committed to delivering the highest standards of education. Our goal is to be the school of choice for local families, recognised for our inclusive ethos, strong academic outcomes, and unwavering belief in the potential of every child.

Our curriculum is broad, balanced, and designed to spark curiosity, raise aspirations, and foster a lifelong love of learning. We are equally focused on supporting students’ social and emotional development, equipping them with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Details

Position: Exam Invigilator

Start Date: February 2027

Salary: National- Hampshire £13 per hour plus 12.07% holiday pay

Hours: 30 hours per week (excluding unpaid 30 minute lunch breaks), 8:30 am 3:00 pm

• 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 Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• To support the Exams Officer with the day to day set up and invigilation of exams
• 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

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Educated to GCSE Standard including Mathematics and English, or equivalent qualifications
• Proven track record of continuous professional development

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 is 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.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 11th December 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: INV/1126.