Exam Invigilator

TeacherActive Ltd; Exeter, Highweek; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking a Lead Exam Invigilator for a short-term period across May and June in Exeter. You will oversee exam sessions, support students with access arrangements, and ensure compliance with exam regulations. A DBS on the update service is required.

The role offers part-time hours with on-site working across Exeter and surrounding areas, with market-leading pay rates and ongoing consultant support throughout onboarding and placement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Exam Invigilator, ideally in a lead or senior capacity.
• Experience supporting students with scribing and reading.
• Strong knowledge of exam regulations and procedures.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• A professional, punctual, and reliable approach.
• A valid DBS on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee exam sessions and manage a team of invigilators.
• Ensure all exam procedures are followed and maintain a compliant environment.
• Support access arrangements such as scribing and reading for students.

Skills

Exam invigilator

Scribing support

Reading support

Regulations knowledge

Organisational skills

Leadership

DBS update service

Job description

Are you an experienced Exam Invigilator ready to take on a lead role during a busy exam period?

Do you have experience supporting students with scribing and reading during exams?

Do you have a DBS on the update service and a strong understanding of exam regulations?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of secondary schools across Exeter during the exam period. These schools are committed to maintaining a calm, organised, and fair examination environment where students are fully supported to achieve their best.

We are looking for a Lead Exam Invigilator on a short-term basis across May and June, overseeing exam sessions and supporting a team of invigilators. The successful Lead Exam Invigilator will ensure all exam procedures are followed, support students requiring access arrangements such as scribing and reading, and maintain a professional and compliant exam environment.

The successful Lead Exam Invigilator will have:

• Previous experience as an Exam Invigilator, ideally in a lead or senior capacity
• Experience supporting students with scribing and reading
• Strong knowledge of exam regulations and procedures
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• A professional, punctual, and reliable approach
• A valid DBS on the update service

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

Terms and Conditions apply

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

Terms and Conditions apply

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

EMAIL:

[e-mail]

CONTACT NUMBER: 01392 693313

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Exam Invigilator

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £14 to £16 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: EX2

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 5 Oct 2026

Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

Summary

Job Title: Lead Exam Invigilator

Location: Exeter & Newton Abbot

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £14 - £17 per hour

Are you an experienced Exam Invigilator ready to take on a lead role during a busy exam period?

Do you have experience supporting students with scribing and reading during exams?

Do you have a DBS on the update service and a strong understanding of exam regulations?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of secondary schools across Exeter during the exam period. These schools are committed to maintaining a calm, organised, and fair examination environment where students are fully supported to achieve their best.

We are looking for a Lead Exam Invigilator on a short-term basis across May and June, overseeing exam sessions and supporting a team of invigilators. The successful Lead Exam Invigilator will ensure all exam procedures are followed, support students requiring access arrangements such as scribing and reading, and maintain a professional and compliant exam environment.

The successful Lead Exam Invigilator will have:

• Previous experience as an Exam Invigilator, ideally in a lead or senior capacity
• Experience supporting students with scribing and reading
• Strong knowledge of exam regulations and procedures
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• A professional, punctual, and reliable approach
• A valid DBS on the update service

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

Terms and Conditions apply

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

EMAIL:

[e-mail]

CONTACT NUMBER: 01392 693313

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.