Exam invigilator

Alperton Community School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 1,378,000 - 1,929,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive CPD

Employee Assistance Programme

Cashback Health Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension Scheme

Opportunities for progression

Job summary

Alperton Community School in London is seeking an Exams Invigilator to support external and internal examinations. The role is casual, with hours arranged with the Lead Exams Invigilator during examination periods across October, November, January, March, May and June, and may include extra days as required.

Applicants should be reliable, adaptable and comfortable addressing large groups of students; an educational background or interest in education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diligent exams invigilator with educational background or interest in education.
• Relate positively to all learners.
• Reliable and adaptable with good verbal communication.
• Comfortable addressing large groups of students.

Responsibilities

• Cover examinations during summer term with potential for future periods.
• Arrange hours with Lead Exams Invigilator during examination periods.
• Undergo Enhanced DBS check and register with Update Service.

Skills

Verbal communication

Reliability

Adaptability

Educational interest

Education

Educational background

Job description

To uphold the integrity of the external examination process and ensure all internal exams are conducted to a high standard. The job role is initially to cover the examinations taking place throughout the summer term with a possibility of covering future exam periods. This is a casual contract, hours to be arranged with the Lead Exams Invigilator during examination periods during October, November, January, March, May and June, with odd extra days possible at other times of year as required. The successful candidate(s) will be required to undertake an Enhanced and Barred Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and register the DBS on the Update Service.

We are seeking a diligent Exams Invigilator, preferably with an educational background or an interest in education, who will relate positively to all learners, be extremely reliable and adaptable with good verbal communication skills, and comfortable addressing large groups of students.

We are a split-site school, with a short walk of approximately 8 minutes between sites, and on-site parking is available. Alperton Community School is a large, mixed 11‑18 academy, with over 350 students in our thriving Sixth Form. Due to our growing popularity and continued success, we have recently expanded our intake to 12 forms in each year group. We are a truly inclusive school, reflecting the wonderfully diverse and vibrant local community we serve. Our students are exceptionally well behaved, hardworking, and ambitious to succeed. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (March 2026), the school was graded Strong standard and Expected standard, with inspectors noting:

• "Pupils enjoy attending this diverse and inclusive school. They feel a strong sense of belonging, which is evident in the positive relationships they have with staff and with each other."
• "Pupils are kept safe and they know whom to talk to if they have any concerns."

Student progress at both GCSE and A Level has consistently been well above national averages. Outcomes for disadvantaged students closely match those of their peers. In 2023, our Progress 8 score was 0.82 (well above average), and our A Level progress placed us in the top 1% of schools nationally. A high proportion of our students go on to study at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities. Attendance across the school is excellent, and the percentage of students continuing into education, employment or training is significantly above the national average. Our achievements have been recognised with several recent accolades, including the 2022 Pearson Making a Difference Award. We were also shortlisted for the TES School of the Year and won the TES Maths Team of the Year. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a friendly, highly supportive, and committed team within a culture of success and professional growth. The school offers outstanding support for Early Career Teachers during their induction year. We are a split-site school, with a short walk of approximately 8 minutes between sites, and on-site parking is available.

As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing and development, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Extensive CPD and professional growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cashback Health Benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for progression and leadership