Exam Invigilator

Unity Schools Partnership; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Flexible hours

Part-time work

Job summary

Castle Manor Academy, part of Unity Schools Partnership, is recruiting exam invigilators to supervise internal and external exams and support related administration. Training is provided, no experience required, and applicants must remain calm, punctual and authoritative in stressful environments.

The role offers flexible hours during the main exam period from May to June, with sessions typically 08:45 to 16:00 and potential for part-time, varied timing throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Training will be provided prior to examination periods.
• No prior experience is required.
• Willing to undergo safeguarding checks such as an enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Supervise examinations to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist with related administration, including preparing scripts for dispatch to the examining board.

Skills

Support students under stress

Punctual

Calm under pressure

Responsible

Organised

Authority presence

Job description

Salary: Grade 2, SP4 (£13.48 per hour plus accrued holiday pay)

Castle Manor Academy is looking to develop a team of high-quality examination invigilators to cover internal and external exams. Being part of this team will involve supervising examinations to make sure that all regulations are adhered to and helping with related administration such as preparing scripts for dispatch to the examining board.

Training will be given in advance of the examination period starting. No experience is necessary however, invigilators have to be:

• Able to support students in a potentially stressful examination environment
• Punctual, calm, responsible and organised
• Able to work in a position of some authority

The main examination period starts at the beginning of May and finishes at the end of June, with other examinations occurring at different times throughout the year.

Hours are flexible and most sessions take place between 08.45am and 4.00pm. A position such as this would suit a person wanting part-time work at different times in the year.

We are located 20 miles from Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds.

Closing Date: 09:00am, 9th November 2026

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

USP Grade 2, SP 4 (£13.48 per hour plus accrued holiday pay)