Exam Invigilator

Nova Hreod Academy; Swindon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Hreod Academy invites applications for Exam Invigilators to supervise examinations throughout the year. Flexible hours on a casual basis, starting ASAP, with duties including monitoring exams and ensuring exam integrity.

The role requires clear English communication, attention to detail and a calm, authoritative presence with students. DBS checks and references are expected before appointment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong spoken and written English skills.
• Must be able to relate to and communicate clearly with young people.
• Able to hold an air of authority and stay calm under pressure.
• Willing to work flexible session times during exam periods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise exams of all types, including GCSEs, throughout the year.
• Work in sessions 8:00 to 13:30-15:40 or full day 8:00 to 15:40 as required.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and communication in exam settings.
• Be flexible to peak times and support the school during examinations.

Skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Clear communication

Authority

Team player

Job description

Exam Invigilators at Nova Hreod Academy

New

Job Reference: EDV/2026/NHA/36459

Location: Akers Way, Moredon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2NQ

Contract Type: Casual Contract

Contract Term: Not Applicable

Salary: £12.81 Hourly

Closing Date: Midnight, Sun 18th Oct, 2026

Positions Available: 1

About this Role

School: Nova Hreod Academy

Job Title: Exam Invigilator

Required: ASAP

Salary: £12.81 per hour

Hours: As and when required

Nova Hreod Academy are looking for flexible and reliable individuals to support school during examinations. You will be employed on a casual and ongoing basis at the school to supervise all types of exams including GCSEs throughout the year.

We are looking for exceptional people who:

• Will supervise exams throughout the year
• Will be able to work in sessions - 8:00 to 13:30-15:40, or a full day from 8:00 to 15:40
• Have a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to relate to and communicate clearly with young people
• Be able to hold yourself with an air of authority and remain calm

The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Demonstrate strong spoken and written English skills
• Show the desire to make a real difference to the lives and outcome of our students
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and inter-personal skills
• Contribute to a team
• Be accurate in both verbal and written communication
• Be flexible in their availability particularly in peak times

All new employees will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List information prior to working in school. Two satisfactory references are required from all successful applicants, one of which must be the current or most recent employer.

United Learning reserve the right to request further checks for individuals that have ever lived or worked outside the UK. It is an individual's obligation to meet these requirements by requesting a Certificate of Good Conduct from that country, or those countries.

Why choose us

At Nova Hreod Academy, we pride ourselves on a team of staff who are supportive, friendly and dedicated to providing the very best teaching and learning for our students. Staff across the academy set a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement for students which, in turn, is reflected in the emphasis we place on continuing professional development (CPD) for our staff.

We have made significant, sustained progress at GCSE and are proud to have been the most improved school in Swindon.

Nova Hreod Academy has approximately 900 pupils in Years 7-11. The school is situated in purpose-built £25 million premises, benefiting from excellent, state-of-the-art facilities and situated within the beautiful county of Wiltshire, within commuting distance for Bristol, Bath and Oxford.

After a visit from Ofsted in November 2022, the academy received a second 'Good' judgement in a row.

United Learning

Nova Hreod Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.

Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.

As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff wellbeing. Our academies each have at least eight INSET days per year (with three of those solely dedicated to planning), and an ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme. It's an ethos we call 'the best in everyone'.