Exam Invigilator

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Burntwood School is recruiting casual exam invigilators to join its pool of staff from January 2027. The work centres on supervising candidates in examination rooms, keeping them calm and reassured, and giving instructions while following exam regulations.

Hours are variable and ad hoc, agreed in advance, and the post is term-time only, with availability needed across the January and May/June main exam periods. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Able to give instructions and manage groups of people.
• Basic IT skills, such as email and mobile messaging.
• Nice to have: Experience of working in a school environment.
• Nice to have: Knowledge of the JCQ Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations.

Responsibilities

• Invigilate examinations in school exam rooms.
• Give candidates instructions and manage situations involving different groups.
• Act as a confident, reassuring presence for candidates.
• Follow examination regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Teamwork

Ability to give instructions

Basic IT skills

Job description

Burntwood School is recruiting casual exam invigilators to join its pool of staff from January 2027. The work centres on supervising candidates in examination rooms, keeping them calm and reassured, and giving instructions while following exam regulations. Hours are variable and ad hoc, agreed in advance, and the post is term-time only, with availability needed across the January and May/June main exam periods. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Invigilate examinations in school exam rooms
• Give candidates instructions and manage situations involving different groups
• Act as a confident, reassuring presence for candidates
• Follow examination regulations

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and good interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to use own initiative
• Works well as part of a team
• Able to give instructions and manage groups of people
• Basic IT skills, such as email and mobile messaging

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Reliable and flexible
• Readily available during the January and May/June main exam periods
• Abides by examination regulations
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults

Nice to have

• Experience of working in a school environment
• Knowledge of the JCQ Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations