Exam Invigilator

Action HR; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

Oaks Park High School in Sutton is seeking Exam Invigilators to support the upcoming exams and mocks. The role is suitable for individuals seeking extra days or experience within schools and may suit students seeking summer work. You will assist in running exams, distributing and collecting papers, and ensuring pupils adhere to examination rules.

Training in school systems and practices will be provided. The role also involves escorting pupils if required and ensuring compliance with JCQ

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a calm exam environment.
• Ensure the examination is conducted according to guidelines set out by JCQ.
• Report on any unexpected events during the course of an examination.
• Invigilating external examination according to an agreed timetable.
• Marking against registers as required.
• Liaising with the examinations officer.

Skills

Excellent communication

Job description

Job Reference kingstonandsuttonschools/TP/2014/86

Number of Positions:

5

Contract Type:

Casual

Working Hours:

Flexible

Location:

Closing Date:

02/11/2026

Job Category:

Support Staff

Region / Division:

Sutton

Job Introduction

Exam Invigilator

Interviews to be held in October/November, with a start date of November/December

We are looking for Exam Invigilators to work covering the upcoming Exams and mocks.

The role will be ideal for someone who is looking for extra days work or for someone who is looking for some more experience within schools. The role would also suit students completing their studies and looking for a role in the summer.
You will be assisting the smooth running of secondary level education exams, distributing and collecting papers, escorting pupils if required and ensuring that pupils are adhering to the examination standard guidelines at all times.

To be successful in your application you must have the following;

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Your daily duties will consist of the following;

• Maintaining a calm exam environment
• Ensuring the examination is conducted according to guidelines set out by JCQ
• Reporting on any unexpected events during the course of an examination
• Invigilating external examination according to an agreed timetable
• Marking against registers as required
• Liaising with the examinations officer

This opportunity is open for people who are available for the Summer Examinations and have flexible availability to cover exams as needed.

Training in school systems and practices will be provided.

See the job description/person specification (below) for further details.

Closing dates for applications:Exam Invigilator recruitment is ongoing.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply.

Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Oaks Park High School is an equal opportunities employer.