Exam Invigilator

Thornleigh Salesian College; Bolton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Thornleigh Salesian College in Bolton is seeking an Exam Invigilator on a temporary, casual basis, paid £13.48 per hour. You will support examinations by distributing papers, monitoring pupils in the main hall or one-to-one, and ensuring health and safety procedures are followed.

The role offers flexible hours during peak exam periods (October, January, May and June) with DBS checks required for shortlisted candidates. Interview dates are to be confirmed.

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Awareness of health and safety guidelines is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and collect examination papers and materials.
• Monitor pupils in the main examination hall or on a one-to-one basis.
• Support examinations during scheduled periods with flexible hours.
• Follow exam protocols to ensure fairness and security of papers.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Job Vacancy
Exam Invigilator
Grade B SCP4 - £13.48 per hour
Temporary Contract
Casual Hours

We wish to increase our team of Casual Exam Invigilators who support the school with the supervision of students during examinations.

Duties include distributing and collecting examination papers, monitoring pupils within the main examination hall or on a one-to-one basis.

This is a flexible role with varying hours of work and you will be expected to be available during the examination periods. The main periods for exams are October, January, May and June, although there may be occasions when examinations take place outside of these times.

Candidates must be able to work independently using their own initiative as well as part of a team and have excellent organisational and time management skills.

Effective communication skills and an awareness of Health and Safety issues are essential.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

Supporting Documents

• Exam Invigilator
• Application Form
• Consent to Obtain References Form
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form
• Notes to Applicants