Exam Invigilator

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS or TPS pension

Life cover

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

Job summary

E-ACT Merchants’ Academy in Bristol is seeking an Exam Invigilator to support exam season. You will invigilate examinations, follow documented procedures, and maintain a secure, fair environment for all students.

This role requires attention to detail, the ability to work well with colleagues, and a commitment to safeguarding and excellent conduct. The academy offers professional development, a supportive team, and a values-driven culture within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Willingness to participate in relevant training and development opportunities
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment

Responsibilities

• To invigilate examinations following documented processes, procedures and regulations to ensure examinations are run in a secure, confidential and suitable environment.
• To ensure both students and the Academy comply with regulations. To ensure all students have a consistent experience of examinations.
• To lay out examinations with relevant examination materials as directed by the Line Manager.
• To assist students entering the examination room.
• To record attendance/absence from the examination by completing examination registers.

Job description

Job Title: Exam Invigilator

E-ACT Merchants’ Academy - Ambition, Community, Opportunity

E-ACT Merchants’ Academy is a welcoming, ambitious all-through school serving the heart of South Bristol. Spanning Nursery to Sixth Form, the academy provides a strong sense of continuity and community, offering children and young people a supportive, inclusive environment in which to learn and grow.

With a dedicated Primary and Secondary phase, our academy provides a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where students are encouraged to work hard, embrace challenges, and develop the confidence they need to succeed. Our staff team is committed to delivering a broad and aspirational curriculum, enriched by strong pastoral care and a focus on personal development.

Want to make a difference to young people?

Joining Merchants’ Academy means becoming part of a collaborative, values-driven educational community. As an E-ACT colleague, you’ll also have access to excellent professional development, supportive networks, and the chance to help shape the future of a school committed to raising aspirations and celebrating excellence.

If you are ready to support and inspire children and young people across a diverse and vibrant school community, we would love to hear from you.

Find out more: https://merchantsacademy.e-act.org.uk

We are looking to appoint Exam Invigilators to join us in readiness for exam season. The successful candidate will invigilate examinations following documented processes, procedures and regulations to ensure examinations are run in a secure, confidential and suitable environment.

Key responsibilities:

• To invigilate examinations following documented processes, procedures and regulations to ensure examinations are run in a secure, confidential and suitable environment.
• To ensure both students and the Academy comply with regulations. To ensure all students have a consistent experience of examinations.
• To lay out examinations with relevant examination materials as directed by the Line Manager.
• To assist students entering the examination room.
• To record attendance/absence from the examination by completing examination registers.

Pay range:

• SCP 4 - £13.05 per hour

Qualifications and Skills:

• Willingness to participate in relevant training and development opportunities
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment

What are we about?

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Benefits:

• Financial and Lifestyle
• We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
• Professional Growth and Development
• We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
• Culture and Wellbeing
• Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.