Exam Invigilator

The Lea Valley Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lea Valley Academy is seeking an Exam Invigilator on a part-time basis to oversee students during examinations in accordance with JCQ regulations and school procedures.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised with great attention to detail and must commit for the full examination season, including PPEs and the Summer Exam Series, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Patient, vigilant and able to stay focused during long exam periods.
• Organised with solid time-management capabilities.
• Invigilation or experience in an education setting desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure School policies and procedures are followed during examinations.
• Monitor and observe students vigilantly throughout exams.
• Assist with setting up the examination room.
• Distribute exam papers and check attendance during the exam.
• Guide students to their seats and follow seating plans.
• Supervise departures from the room, maintaining quiet exit.
• Address queries raised by students during examinations.
• Collect exam papers at the end of the exam.
• Be aware of potential foul play and take appropriate action.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Attention to detail

Patience and vigilance during exams

Organised with good time management

Invigilation or education experience (

Job description

Exam Invigilator

Lea Valley Academy are pleased to present an excellent opportunity for an Exam Invigilator, on a part time basis. The role will be to oversee students while they conduct their examinations, ensuring all JCQ regulations are met, and internal procedures are followed. Full training will be provided however the ideal candidate will be highly organised with good attention to detail. Due to the nature of exams, the ideal candidate must be able to commit for the whole examination season, please see below dates.

Season Dates

November PPEs: 16th November 2026 – 1st December 2026

March PPEs: 1st March 2027 through to 12th March 2027

Summer Exam Series: 4th May 2027 – 2nd July 2027

Exam Invigilator Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring that School policies and procedures are followed closely throughout the examination process.
• Monitoring and observing the students vigilantly.
• Assisting with setting up the examination room.
• Distributing exam papers.
• Checking attendance throughout the exam.
• Guiding students to their seat and following seating plan.
• Supervising students leaving the examination room, ensuring they leave in a quiet manner.
• Dealing with queries raised by the students.
• Collecting exam papers at the end of the exam.
• Being aware of the ways in which foul play can take place.

Exam Invigilator Key Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Extremely patient and able to stay vigilant throughout an exam period
• Organised and excellent time management skills.
• Invigilation or experience working in an education setting experience desirable but not essential.

For an informal conversation about the role, please call the school to arrange to speak with our Exams Officer. Applications are welcome on our school application form which can be obtained via an email request to [e-mail].

Salary £15.75 per hour

Applications will be processed as received. If you do not hear back from us this will mean your application has not been successful on this occasion.