Exam Invigilator

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Redcar, North East; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Job summary

Outwood Academy Redcar is seeking an exam invigilator to supervise pupils during school and external examinations, prepare the exam room, seat candidates and ensure compliance with legal and school requirements.

The role offers hours that follow exam dates, requiring flexibility. Knowledge of safeguarding and data protection is essential, while prior school experience is optional. A calm, reliable, and self-assured approach is valued.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and data protection.
• Working on own initiative and flexible/adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during school and external examinations.
• Prepare exam room and seating arrangements.
• Admit candidates and manage distribution/collection of papers.
• Maintain timekeeping and ensure exams follow legal/school requirements.
• Handle minor behaviour calmly; escort candidates in emergencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Confidentiality & data protection

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

This is an as-and-when exam invigilator post at Outwood Academy Redcar, part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust, starting as soon as possible. The work centres on supervising pupils during school and external exams, preparing the room, seating candidates and handling papers so that each sitting follows legal and school rules. Hours follow exam dates rather than a fixed rota, which suits someone flexible and self-assured. Knowledge of safeguarding and data protection is required, but prior school experience is not.

What the job involves

• Supervise pupils during school and external examinations
• Ensure examinations are conducted in line with legal and school requirements
• Prepare the exam room
• Admit candidates and seat them quietly
• Manage the distribution and collection of exam papers
• Maintain efficient timekeeping
• Deal calmly with minor behaviour issues
• Escort candidates in an emergency

What’s required

Qualifications

• Good standard of education

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational standards
• Knowledge of safeguarding
• Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection
• Working on own initiative
• Flexible and adaptable

Other

• Calm and self-confident demeanour
• Reliable and conscientious

Nice to have

• Prior school experience

What’s offered

• 12.07% holiday pay on top of the hourly rate