Exam Invigilator

Avanti; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanti House Secondary School in Stanmore, Greater London, is seeking an Exam Invigilator to help run examinations in accordance with regulations. You will prepare rooms, supervise candidates and ensure guidance and rules are followed, supporting a calm and fair testing environment.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to communicate clearly. The position is on-site at Avanti House and forms part of the examinations team, with DBS checks and safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with examination processes.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Commitment to safeguarding students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms with required materials according to regulations.
• Direct candidates to seats and provide guidance during exams.
• Supervise sessions and maintain calm, orderly environment.
• Maintain attendance records, seating plans, late arrivals and irregularities per JCQ rules.
• Assist with collecting, packing and distributing exam scripts as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Exam regulation knowledge

Reliability

Job description

# Exam InvigilatorEmployer: Avanti House Secondary SchoolLocation: Stanmore, Greater LondonContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Refer to the advertPosted: 6th November 2026Expires: 26th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 1st January 2027Job ID: 1583093Job Reference: 698* Share :* Print*Note: Casual, 0-hour contract Pay Grade: £12.71 - £13.50 per hour***About The Role**Would you like to play a part in supporting our students as they work towards achieving their academic goals? Avanti House Secondary School is looking for attentive, reliable and dependable Exam Invigilators to join our examinations team and help ensure that all examinations are conducted smoothly, efficiently and in accordance with the relevant regulations and procedures.As an Exam Invigilator, you will play an important role in creating a calm, fair and supportive environment in which students can perform to the best of their ability. You will be responsible for preparing examination rooms, welcoming and guiding students, distributing examination materials and supervising candidates throughout examination sessions, ensuring that all procedures are followed consistently and accurately.This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the wider school community and support our students during an important stage of their education. If you are organised, approachable and able to remain calm and focused, even in busy situations, we would love to hear from you.*School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.***What will you do?*** Prepare examination rooms by arranging stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with examination regulations and procedures, ensuring all necessary materials are available.* Support candidates before and during examinations by directing them to their allocated seats, providing guidance, answering queries and ensuring examination rules are understood and followed.* Supervise examination sessions, maintaining a calm, orderly and secure environment, monitoring candidate conduct and preventing any communication or malpractice.* Maintain accurate examination records, including attendance registers, seating plans, late arrivals, early departures and any examination irregularities, in line with JCQ regulations.* Collect, collate and securely distribute examination scripts and materials, assist with the preparation and packing of examination resources, and support the Examinations Officer with other examination duties as required.**Why should you apply** Avanti House Secondary School is a thriving school in Stanmore, Harrow. “In addition to achieving well academically, pupils are very well supported to develop more widely. The culture and ethos of the school ensure that pupils are taught to be responsible and caring citizens” - (OFSTED, 2023).Avanti House is a co-educational, Hindu-faith school that welcomes pupils and staff of all backgrounds. Our fantastic site, which is a few minutes’ walk from Canons Park station, has incredible spaces including sports facilities, theatre, specialist classrooms, dining spaces and a beautiful worship roomAvanti House is a co-educational, Hindu-faith school that welcomes pupils and staff of all backgrounds. Our fantastic site, which is a few minutes’ walk from Canons Park station, has incredible spaces including sports facilities, theatre, specialist classrooms, dining spaces and a beautiful worship room.“We’re trying to appeal to students in a way, in which we don’t just enrich them in terms of academic success and aiming for the best universities, but its also about developing them as a human being, ensuring the support is in place that they can grow into the people that they want to be.” - RicardoOur staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student’s unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning.Principal Quote:*“The reality behind the school is the people in it. The highlight of our school, is that our staff give students the opportunities to become the best versions of themselves and help make the world a better place.”* - Simon Arnell, PrincipalAvanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:* Great opportunities for professional development* LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility)* O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers* Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership* Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)* Cycle-to-work Scheme**What are we looking for?*** Experience of working or studying in a higher education environment* An understanding of examination processes* Accuracy and attention to detail* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.* Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students* Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.**Further information***Pre-employment checks*Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.*Diversity and Inclusion*We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.### AttachmentsChild Protection and Safeguarding Policy 2025The Avanti Way2026-11-05 - Exam Invigilator JD### Safeguarding Statement:Avanti House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check.