Exam Invigilator

MyNewTerm; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Paget High School is inviting applications for Exam Invigilators to support the delivery of internal and external examinations in line with examination board regulations and school policies. Staff work under the Examinations Officer to ensure smooth, secure exam operations.

Responsibilities include room preparation, candidate check-in, distribution/collection of papers, adherence to rules, and accurate record-keeping. Prior experience is not required; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and able to follow procedures accurately.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Calm, professional and respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms in line with JCQ and school requirements.
• Ensure correct admission, identification and seating of candidates.
• Distribute and collect examination papers and authorised materials.
• Ensure candidates are aware of examination conditions and regulations.
• Supervise candidates during examinations in a quiet, unobtrusive manner.
• Respond to candidate queries in accordance with regulations.
• Maintain accurate records including attendance and timings.
• Securely collect, store and return completed examination scripts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Job description

Paget High School is seeking to recruit Exam Invigilators to support the delivery of both internal and external examinations in accordance with examination board regulations and school policies. The post holders will work under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team and the Examinations Officer to ensure the smooth, efficient and secure running of examinations, maintaining an appropriate examination environment at all times

Main Responsibilities

• To prepare examination rooms in line with JCQ and school requirements
• To ensure the correct admission, identification and seating of candidates
• To distribute and collect examination papers and authorised materials
• To ensure candidates are fully aware of examination conditions and regulations
• To supervise candidates during examinations in a quiet and unobtrusive manner
• To respond to candidate queries in accordance with examination regulations
• To maintain accurate records, including attendance registers and examination timings
• To ensure the secure collection, storage and return of completed examination scripts

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Reliability, punctuality and the ability to follow procedures accurately
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A calm, professional and respectful manner
• Good standards of literacy and numeracy

Previous experience is not required, as training will be provided. However, applicants should be confident working in a school environment and committed to supporting young people during key assessment periods.

Please note - This is an ad hoc role, with successful candidates required to work as and when needed during examination periods.