Exam Invigilator

Cromwell Community College; Chatteris; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Cromwell Community College in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, is seeking composed Exam Invigilators to help run examinations in a calm, fair environment. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed regulations, with training provided.

The position is casual, paying ALT Grade C at £14.99 to £15.11 per hour, including holiday pay. The successful candidates will work with colleagues across various examination settings to uphold high standards and safeguarding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and distribute papers and other required materials before candidates arrive.
• Supervise candidates entering, sitting and leaving examinations, giving clear instructions and maintaining active vigilance throughout.
• Complete attendance records, provide additional materials and ensure examinations begin and finish correctly.
• Collect, account for and return scripts securely, maintaining absolute confidentiality.
• Facilitate approved access arrangements during examinations, such as supporting candidates in smaller rooms or with additional requirements. Full training and guidance will be provided.
• Follow examination regulations and the academy’s safeguarding, behaviour and relevant operational policies at all times.

Job description

Location: Cromwell Community College, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

Contract: Casual

Salary: ALT Grade C - £14.99 to £15.11 per hour (including holiday pay)

Help every examination run as it should.

At Cromwell Community College, pupils progress from primary education through to sixth form, and well-run examinations are an important part of helping them demonstrate what they have achieved. We are looking for composed, dependable Exam Invigilators who will help create a calm, orderly environment in which every candidate is treated fairly and examination standards are upheld. The role calls for close attention, clear communication and the confidence to follow detailed regulations while responding sensibly to unexpected situations. Working alongside colleagues across a range of examination settings, the successful candidates will make a valued contribution to a school community where high expectations, care and collective responsibility shape pupils’ experiences.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and distribute papers and other required materials before candidates arrive.
• Supervise candidates entering, sitting and leaving examinations, giving clear instructions and maintaining active vigilance throughout.
• Complete attendance records, provide additional materials and ensure examinations begin and finish correctly.
• Collect, account for and return scripts securely, maintaining absolute confidentiality.
• Facilitate approved access arrangements during examinations, such as supporting candidates in smaller rooms or with additional requirements. Full training and guidance will be provided.
• Follow examination regulations and the academy’s safeguarding, behaviour and relevant operational policies at all times.

Contact

Vicki Walpole, Human Resources and Recruitment Officer, at: [e-mail]

All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.