Exam Invigilator

South Shore Academy; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Term-time hours

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

South Shore Academy is seeking enthusiastic and organised individuals to join our team as Exam Invigilators on a casual contract. You will support pupils during examinations, set up rooms, distribute and collect papers, and monitor conduct.

The role requires professionalism and the ability to remain calm under pressure. We offer flexible term-time hours and a supportive school environment with opportunities for personal and career development.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during exam sessions.
• Flexible approach to variable term-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during examinations and ensure regulations are followed.
• Set up exam rooms and distribute/collect papers.
• Monitor student conduct and report irregularities to the exams officer.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

Exam Invigilator

Casual Contract

All Year Round, 52.143 weeks per year

Cidari Education and the Headteacher of South Shore Academy are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and organised individuals to join our team of Exam Invigilators to support pupils during the examination process. This position is ideal for someone who is calm, observant, reliable and has a strong attention to detail.

You will be responsible for supervising students during exams, ensuring that all exam regulations are followed and that students are provided with a quiet, supportive environment in which to perform at their best. Your duties will include setting up exam rooms, distributing and collecting papers, monitoring student conduct and reporting any irregularities.

Working closely with the exams officer and teaching staff, you will help ensure that each exam session runs efficiently and securely. This role requires professionalism, discretion, and the ability to remain focused and composed under pressure.

We can offer you:

• Flexible, term-time hours
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school
• Good opportunities for personal and career development
• Motivated and experiences Governing Body and central Trust team
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to health and wellbeing benefits.
• Employment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements
• Terms and conditions are protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all the major education and support staff unions, and supported through regular JCNC meetings
• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme

The right candidate will have:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• A flexible approach to work

Closing date: Friday 11th September 2026 at 12 noon

Proposed interview date: Friday 18th September 2026 (subject to change)

The Trust reserves the right to extend the closing date for this role.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.