Exam Invigilator

King's College School Wimbledon; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in London seeks invigilators to assist in maintaining examination standards during A Level, IB, and (I)GCSE exams. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be available for peak examination periods with a commitment of at least 5 sessions weekly. This is a casual role with training sessions mandated.

Benefits

Paid training sessions

Statutory paid holiday

Qualifications

• Confident communicator in written and verbal form.
• Previous experience in an educational environment preferred.
• Able to relate well to pupils.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fair conduct of examinations.
• Follow directions given by the examinations team.
• Instil a calm environment in examination rooms.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Time management

Flexibility

Computer literate

Job description

Overview

Hourly rate: £16.00

Each academic year we require a team of responsible people to assist the head of the department in ensuring JCQ, CAIE and IBO regulations are strictly upheld throughout the summer external examinations season, invigilating A Level, IB and (I)GCSE examinations during late April, May and June. Invigilators are also required for mock examinations which are taken by A level, IB and (I)GCSE candidates in January. Other opportunities to invigilate occur throughout the academic year, including for university admissions tests, school admissions tests, languages and music exams. Invigilators are required to attend initial training, an annual update session, usually in the autumn term prior to mock examinations, and ad hoc briefings and training opportunities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• to ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations and maintain the security of examinations at all times
• to follow directions given by members of the King’s examinations team and notify the examination administrators of any concerns and queries as soon as possible
• to instil and maintain a calm and quiet environment in the examination room
• to invigilate actively and not engage in discussion in examination venues
• to assist in the setting up of examination venues along with distributing examination stationery and papers in accordance with JCQ/IB guidelines
• to deal with candidate queries as they arise and with examination irregularities in accordance with JCQ/IB guidelines
• to assist in the registration of candidates and the recording of late arrivals
• to manage access arrangements for pupils awarded arrangements such as extra time, rest breaks or word processors in accordance with JCQ/IB guidelines
• to supervise/escort candidates to and from examination rooms when in clash supervision or during a toilet break to ensure that no unauthorised materials are referred to by a candidate during an examination or an escorted/supervised break
• to collect and collate examinations scripts at the end of an examination as requested by the examinations team and in accordance with Awarding Body guidelines
• to supervise candidates when leaving an examination and ensure they depart in a quiet and orderly manner

The ideal candidate will

• be well organised, accurate, flexible and able to work well under pressure
• be a confident, assured communicator, both in written and verbal form
• have a personable but professional and businesslike manner
• possess an excellent work ethic, including good time-keeping
• be able to relate well to pupils
• preferably have previous experience of working in an educational environment
• have the ability to work both as a member of a team and independently
• be fully in sympathy with the aims and objectives of King’s College School
• be computer literate
• be available to start at 08:00 for morning sessions and 12:00 for afternoon sessions
• be available for the first two weeks of January (January mocks) and 8 weeks in the summer (end April/May/June) for the summer external examinations

Our core IB, A level, and (I)GCSE exam sessions, for which all invigilators should be available, are the first two weeks of January (formal mocks) and the 6-7 week period of external summer examinations that take place from the end of April to late June. We ask for a minimum commitment of 5 sessions per week, a session being either a morning or afternoon, and ideally more if possible. We also offer other opportunities throughout the year should members of the invigilation team wish to work additional hours

Terms and Conditions

• Employment as an invigilator is classed as ‘casual work’ and there is no obligation on the school to provide work
• There is no obligation on the individual to accept work up until session bookings are confirmed. Once confirmed, bookings are considered a commitment to work.
• Invigilators are expected to attend bi-annual refresher training/exam briefing sessions (paid), and complete statutory Safeguarding, Fire, health & safety training as part of their ongoing employment
• Hourly rate of £14.34
• Statutory paid holiday – paid pro rata (according to hours worked)
• We are unable to provide parking on site and most of the roads around the school now fall within a controlled parking zone. There are, however, parking bays with pay & display meters.

Please note: this position is not open to parents of pupils currently attending the school.

King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website www.kcs.org.uk (under useful information / career opportunities).

Closing date: Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 9am

Interviews: Friday 10th October 2025

Training date (mandatory): Wednesday 12th November, 09:30 - 13:00 - please note, if you are not available to attend the training date given, we will be unable to progress your application at this time

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King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.