Exam Invigilator

Bedford Free School; Bedford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Bedford Free School invites applications for Exam Invigilators to join a team supporting successful examination seasons. You will set up rooms, manage papers and ensure adherence to exam regulations with a calm, confident presence.

Ideal candidates are reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team, maintaining confidentiality and applying instructions accurately while supporting safeguarding and welfare of students.

Qualifications

• Be reliable, flexible and readily available during main exam periods.
• Have effective communication skills and be suitably dressed.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Be confident and a reassuring authoritative presence to candidates in exam rooms.
• Be able to give instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people.
• Have good IT skills.
• Be able to memorize rules and regulations from JCQ.
• Understand and apply detailed written instructions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Maintain Confidentiality.
• Use initiative in response to unexpected situations.
• Be aware of equal opportunities and diversity.
• Be able to exercise good judgement.
• Have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Address health, safety or welfare issues.

Responsibilities

• Set up exam rooms and prepare papers; distribute and collect examination materials.
• Assist during exams and ensure proper conduct in accordance with rules.
• Support the line manager with scheduling and communication during exam seasons.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgement in handling information.
• Be vigilant about safeguarding and welfare of candidates.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Rule memorisation

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Initiative

Diversity awareness

Judgement

Literacy & numeracy

Job description

Exam Invigilator

We are looking to recruit Exam Invigilators who have the right attitude and will represent our positive ‘can do’ ethos that runs through our School. You will join our team of Exam Invigilators that have an important role in delivering successful examination seasons at Bedford Free School.

The purpose of this role is to implement examination procedures and ensure the proper conduct of examination candidates. You will be responsible for setting up exam rooms and collecting, distributing and the returning of all papers and ensuring all rules and regulations are followed.

The ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent inter-personal skills, an outstanding attendance and punctuality record, resilience, the ability to work in an organised and methodical manner.

Examinations are a crucial element of school life, and we want to ensure that our students have the most efficient and effective experience possible. Therefore, we are looking to recruit Exam Invigilators on a casual basis who will be instrumental in supporting this aim.

The successful candidate will:

• Be reliable, flexible and readily available during main exam periods
• Have effective communication skills, good interpersonal skills and be suitably dressed
• Work well as part of a team
• Be confident and a reassuring authoritative presence to candidates in exam rooms
• Be able to give instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people
• Have good IT skills
• Be able to memorise rules and regulations from Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ)
• Understand and apply detailed written instructions, whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Use initiative in response to unexpected situations
• Be aware and committed to equal opportunities and diversity
• Be able to exercise good judgement
• Have basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Be able to address health, safety or welfare issues

Job Specifics

Start date: November 2026

Salary: National Living Wage £12.71 per hour

Job Role: Casual contract, hours of work managed by Line manager arranging directly with you and agreeing your daily schedule for the internal and external exam seasons.

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount and all our staff share this view. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.