Exam Invigilator

The Windsor Boys' School; Clewer Village; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The Windsor Boys' School is seeking casual exam invigilators to support exam periods. Sessions run typically from 8.30am to 12.30pm or 12.30pm to 4.00pm, with potential full-day shifts. Training will be provided; availability in advance of main exams is required.

This role ensures proper procedures, candidate management, and secure handling of papers. Applicants must be reliable, flexible, and able to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates reliability and flexibility during main exam periods.
• Effective communication and good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work well in a team and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations in line with JCQ, awarding body and school rules.
• Set up and secure exam rooms, admit candidates, invigilate, and collate papers.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confident presence

IT basics

Tools

Email

Mobile messaging

Job description

We are looking to recruit additional exam invigilators for our exam periods. Working hours are typically from 8.30am until 12.30pm for morning sessions and 12.30pm until 4.00pm for afternoon sessions. Our invigilators sometimes work whole day sessions if required and flexibility is crucial to the effective invigilation of exams. These appointments are offered on a casual basis depending upon the examination timetables of the school.

This role is essential to the smooth running of the examination process. In addition to ensuring correct exam procedures are followed, the successful applicant will be responsible for the setting out and collecting of exam papers and materials, admitting students to the exam hall/room, invigilating during the exams and collating the exam papers to be sent off to the Exam Boards. The Windsor Boys' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Exam Invigilator - Job Description

Reporting to Exams Officer

General requirements

Experience of invigilation is not required as training in the role and duties of an invigilator will be provided

Invigilators are required to declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to them

Invigilators are required to confirm their availability in advance of main exam periods

Invigilators must confirm the confidentiality and security requirements surrounding the invigilation process are known, understood and will be followed at all times

An ideal candidate will:

• be reliable, flexible and readily available during main exam periods
• have effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• work well as part of a team
• be confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in exam rooms
• be able to give instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people
• have basic IT skills (familiar with use of email, mobile phone messaging etc.)

Main duties

1. To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and The Windsor Boys' School regulations and instructions
2. To have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the examination/assessment process

Before exams

• Report to and be briefed by the exams officer prior to each exam session
• Keep confidential exam question papers and materials secure before, during and after exams
• Ensure exam rooms are set up according to the requirements
• Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal exam conditions
• Identify candidates and seat candidates according to the required arrangements
• Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidates
• Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams
• Deal with candidate questions
• Start exams

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 9th November 2026.