Exam Invigilator

Hernebayhigh; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Training provided

Casual role

Job summary

Herne Bay High School is seeking reliable Exams Invigilators to join our friendly exams team for the busy exam periods. This casual, seasonal role offers flexible hours during May–June and November, with full training provided and no prior invigilator experience required.

You will help ensure examinations are conducted fairly and in line with regulations, creating a calm and supportive environment for students while assisting with materials and room setup as needed.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training will be provided.
• Flexible seasonal work that fits around other commitments.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during internal and external examinations.
• Ensure exam conditions and regulations are followed at all times.
• Create a calm, focused examination environment.
• Provide guidance to students within exam rules.
• Assist with preparation, distribution and collection of exam materials.
• Support with exam room setup and pack-down as needed.
• Work as part of a team to ensure exams run smoothly.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Exams Invigilator – Join Our Exams Team!

Location: Herne Bay High School, Kent
Contract: Casual / Seasonal – exam periods
Hours: Flexible, during exam periods
Salary: £13.56 per hour

Are you reliable, organised and looking for flexible work?

Herne Bay High School is looking for reliable and professional Exams Invigilators to join our friendly exams team and help ensure our students have a calm, fair and supportive environment in which to complete their examinations.

This is a casual, seasonal role, making it ideal for people looking for flexible work around other commitments. Exams take place at various points throughout the academic year, with the main examination period usually running from May to June, alongside internal examinations and other assessment periods, from November.

No previous experience as an Exams Invigilator is required – full training will be provided.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Exams Invigilator, you will help ensure examinations are conducted fairly and in accordance with the relevant regulations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising students during internal and external examinations.
• Ensuring exam conditions and regulations are maintained at all times.
• Creating a calm, focused and positive examination environment.
• Providing appropriate support and guidance to students within examination regulations.
• Assisting with the preparation, distribution and collection of examination materials.
• Supporting with exam room set-up and pack-down where required.
• Working as part of a team to ensure examinations run smoothly.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for people who are:

• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Calm and confident when working with young people.
• Able to follow instructions and procedures carefully.
• Approachable and able to communicate effectively.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Flexible and available during key examination periods.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Previous experience is not essential – full training and guidance will be provided.

• Flexible seasonal work that can fit around other commitments.
• Work during key examination periods rather than all year round.
• Full training provided, so previous experience is not required.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to an important part of our students' educational journey.
• A competitive hourly rate.

Whether you are looking for additional work, have an interest in education, are considering a career in a school environment, or simply want a flexible role that makes a difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible.

We will endeavour to respond to all applicants following the closing date. However, due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not always be able to contact every applicant individually or provide individual feedback.

Safeguarding Commitment

At Herne Bay High, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will undergo thorough child protection screening, including reference checks and an enhanced DBS clearance.

2nd October 2026- However we reserve the right to close earlier

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: Exam Invigilator.