Exam Invigilator

Astro Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Astro Education is recruiting an experienced Exam Invigilator to support a secondary school in Stockport during mock exams and the GCSE period. You will invigilate exams and provide one-to-one or small-group reading and scribing support to students, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining a calm, focused environment.

Ideal candidates will have prior invigilation experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to a flexible timetable across mock and GCSE periods.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an Exam Invigilator.
• Experience providing reading and/or scribing support in examinations – ESSENTIAL
• Experience supporting students with additional exam access arrangements
• Confidence with secondary-aged students
• Ability to follow exam regulations and instructions precisely
• Available to work flexibly across mock and GCSE periods

Responsibilities

• Invigilating GCSE and mock examinations
• Supporting students on a one-to-one or small-group basis
• Reading exam questions and instructions to students
• Scribing students' answers accurately and clearly
• Providing exam access support per student needs
• Ensuring exam conditions and procedures are followed
• Assisting with room preparation before and after exams
• Maintaining a calm, quiet examination environment
• Reporting issues to the Exams Officer or staff
• Following school and examination-board regulations

Skills

Exam invigilation

Reading support

Scribing support

One-to-one support

Job description

Experienced Exam Invigilator – Reader & Scribe

Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester

Position: Exam Invigilator / Exam Support Assistant

Contract: Temporary, part-time

Duration: Mock Exam & GCSE Exam Periods

Start Date: As soon as possible

Setting: Secondary School

Essential Experience: Exam Invigilation, Reading & Scribing

Astro Education is currently recruiting for an experienced Exam Invigilator to support a secondary school in the Stockport area during upcoming mock examinations and the main GCSE examination period.

This is a temporary, part-time opportunity ideal for an experienced exam invigilator who is confident providing one-to-one and small-group exam support, particularly through reading and scribing.

The Role

As an Exam Invigilator, you will support students during internal mock exams and formal GCSE examinations, ensuring exams run smoothly and in accordance with school and examination regulations.

• Invigilating GCSE and mock examinations
• Supporting students on a one-to-one or small-group basis
• Reading exam questions and instructions to students
• Scribing students' answers accurately and clearly
• Providing appropriate exam access support in line with individual student requirements
• Ensuring exam conditions and procedures are followed at all times
• Helping to prepare examination rooms before and after exams
• Maintaining a calm, quiet and supportive examination environment
• Reporting any issues or concerns to the Exams Officer or relevant member of staff
• Following school and examination-board regulations and procedures

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as an Exam Invigilator
• Previous experience providing reading and/or scribing support in examinations – ESSENTIAL
• Experience supporting students with additional exam access arrangements
• Confidence working with secondary-aged students
• Ability to work calmly and professionally in an examination environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual and organised
• Able to follow examination regulations and instructions carefully
• Available to work flexibly across the mock and GCSE examination periods

About Astro Education

At Astro Education, our mission is to connect great schools with great people.

We believe in ethical recruitment, transparency and building long-term relationships with schools and education professionals. We take the time to understand the needs of both our candidates and partner schools, ensuring the right people are placed in the right environments where they can thrive.

We work closely with schools across Manchester and the surrounding areas, providing ongoing opportunities for education professionals at all stages of their careers.

What You'll Get With Astro Education

• Access to temporary and long-term opportunities across Greater Manchester
• A dedicated consultant who understands your experience and requirements
• Honest and transparent communication
• Ongoing support throughout your placement
• Opportunities to work within supportive secondary school environments
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your availability
• Competitive rates of pay
• A recruitment team committed to building long-term relationships with education professionals

Astro Education – Connecting Great Schools with Great People