Exam Invigilator

Philip Southcote School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Wellbeing support (GP & EAP)

Free parking

Training & development

Discount platform

Job summary

Twickenham School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is seeking an Exam Invigilator to support the examination process and assist the Examinations Officer with setup and invigilation. The role is paid at £12.71 per hour with 12.07% holiday pay and includes training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities include setting up venues, guiding candidates to seats, and advising unregistered candidates. The school offers a condensed year, generous pension, wellbeing support and free on-site

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE standard including Mathematics and English, or equivalent qualifications.
• Proven track record of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Set up examination venues with stationery and papers per procedures.
• Direct candidates to seats and explain permissible possessions.
• Provide guidance to unregistered candidates without allocated seats.

Education

GCSE Mathematics and English or equivalent

Job description

Salary: £12.71 per hour plus 12.07% holiday pay

Benefits: Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking anExam Invigilator to join our team at Twickenham School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

As an Exam Invigilator, you will provide invigilation support for the examination process and support the Examination Officer with the day to day set up and invigilation of exams.

About Twickenham School

Twickenham School is a high-performing mixed secondary school for students aged 11-16 in Twickenham, south west London. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives." Guided by our core values of Perseverance, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication, and Empathy, we strive for excellence in everything we do.

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum designed to stretch and challenge every student, fostering a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. Our facilities are among the best in the borough, with the building completely rebuilt in 2015, upgraded in 2018, and further investments planned. The new Aspire centre, opened in September 2022, and the new drama studio was opened in September 2025.

Details

Position: Exam Invigilator

Start Date: ASAP

Salary:£12.71 per hour plus 12.07% holiday pay

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with setting up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures
• Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues
• Offering advice and guidance to unregistered candidates without allocated seats

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of pupils
• Educated to GCSE Standard including Mathematics and English, or equivalent qualifications
• Proven track record of continuous professional development

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 19th October 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.