Exam Invigilator

Teaching Personnel; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly pay via PAYE

Flexible working to fit availability

Dedicated consultant support

Route into wider school support roles

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Exam Invigilators for Sunderland secondary schools, offering flexible, immediate work. You will help set up exam rooms, supervise sessions, and maintain a calm environment during exams.

This role suits reliable, discreet individuals who can follow procedures and uphold safeguarding standards. DBS checks required; full training provided and weekly PAYE payments.

Qualifications

• Calm, professional and attentive approach.
• Reliability and punctuality essential.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately and maintain confidentiality.
• Previous invigilation experience desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Setting up examination rooms in line with school and awarding body requirements.
• Distributing and collecting examination materials accurately.
• Maintaining a silent, controlled environment throughout each examination.
• Supporting students with access arrangements where required.
• Following school procedures and reporting any irregularities promptly.
• Upholding confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities at all times.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Discretion

Following procedures

Job description

Exam Invigilator – Sunderland Secondary Schools
Competitive Daily Rates, Flexible, ASAP Start

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Exam Invigilators for secondary schools across Sunderland, with work available immediately. It's a flexible, straightforward role that suits people who are reliable, discreet, and comfortable maintaining a calm and controlled environment — and one that fits well around other commitments given the nature of exam timetables.

Demand for invigilators across Sunderland schools is consistent throughout the academic year, with peak periods around GCSE and A-Level examinations. Whether you're looking for occasional work to fit around other commitments or a more regular arrangement across multiple schools, Teaching Personnel can accommodate both.

What the role involves

• Setting up examination rooms in line with school and awarding body requirements
• Distributing and collecting examination materials accurately
• Maintaining a silent, controlled environment throughout each examination
• Supporting students with access arrangements where required
• Following school procedures and reporting any irregularities promptly
• Upholding confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities at all times

What we're looking for

• A calm, professional, and attentive approach
• Reliability and punctuality — essential for this role
• Ability to follow procedures accurately and maintain confidentiality
• Previous invigilation experience is desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

What Teaching Personnel offers

• Competitive daily rates
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Flexible working to fit around your availability
• Dedicated consultant support
• A straightforward route into wider school support roles

Contract: Flexible, Start: ASAP, Location: Sunderland secondary schools

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.