Exam Invigilator

Bradfield Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Bradfield College is seeking an examination invigilator to ensure fair and proper conduct of examinations. The role requires calmness, organisation, and a strict adherence to JCQ, CIE and IB rules, with strong availability across the year, especially in November, January, May and June.

In addition to supervising exams, you will assist with stationery setup and the handling of examination scripts, and you must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening as part of the application process.

Qualifications

• Role requires careful attention to detail and the ability to maintain calm under pressure.
• Good availability to work throughout the year, with peak needs in November, January, May and June.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting out stationery and examination scripts prior to examinations.
• Supervise entry and seating of candidates.
• Carry out checks of candidates' materials according to JCQ, CIE and IB rules and examination rubric.
• Maintain vigilance throughout examinations.
• Supervise candidate movement before, during and after examination sessions.
• Gather and sort examination materials on completion of examinations.

Job description

Bradfield College are looking to recruit a hard-working, well-organised examination Invigilator with a calm and supportive manner to ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations.

Invigilators are required to ensure that examinations are carried out according to the rules set out by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), CIE and International Baccalaureate which allows each candidate to sit the examinations in the same conditions as other candidates throughout the country/worldwide.

The right candidate will have good availability to work throughout the year and support will particularly be required during November, January, May, and June.

Please note that we will not be able to offer work to family members of pupils in exam years at Bradfield College.

Role requirements:

• To assist with the setting out of stationery and examination scripts prior to an examination
• To supervise the entry and seating of candidates
• To carry out checks of candidates material in accordance with JCQ, CIE and IB rules and the examination rubric
• To maintain vigilance throughout an examination
• To supervise candidate movement before, during and on completion of examination sessions
• To gather and sort examination material on completion of the examination

Closing date for applications: 2nd October 2026

Applications will be processed as they are received, and we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

Bradfield College reserves the right to make an appointment at any time, so early applications are encouraged.

Bradfield College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening as part of their application, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.