Exam Invigilator

Nova Education Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Suthers School, part of Nova Education Trust, invites applications for Casual Exam Invigilators starting November 2026. This casual role supports the smooth running of exams across venues and sessions.

You will help set up examination papers and equipment, supervise candidates, enforce regulations, assist with seating and access arrangements, and handle examination materials with care. Commitment to safeguarding will apply.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and set up of examination venues, including laying out examination papers, equipment and stationery in accordance with regulations.
• Supporting candidates before examinations by directing them to seats and advising on permitted items.
• Supervising candidates throughout examinations and ensuring examination regulations are followed at all times.
• Responding appropriately to candidate queries and reporting any examination irregularities in line with strict procedures.
• Checking attendance and facilitating approved access arrangements where required.
• Accurately recording early leavers and supervising candidates who need to leave the examination room temporarily.
• Collecting, collating and preparing examination scripts and materials at the end of each session.
• Ensuring candidates leave examination venues in a quiet and orderly manner.
• Assisting with the movement, packing and delivery of examination materials as required.

Job description

We are delighted to offer the opportunity for Casual Exam Invigilators to join our team at The Suthers School.

Salary: £13.28 per hour
Contract: Casual
Closing Date: Saturday 24th October 2026 at 9am
Start Date: November 2026

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting with the preparation and set up of examination venues, including laying out examination papers, equipment and stationery in accordance with regulations.
• Supporting candidates before examinations by directing them to seats and advising on permitted items.
• Supervising candidates throughout examinations and ensuring examination regulations are followed at all times.
• Responding appropriately to candidate queries and reporting any examination irregularities in line with strict procedures.
• Checking attendance and facilitating approved access arrangements where required.
• Accurately recording early leavers and supervising candidates who need to leave the examination room temporarily.
• Collecting, collating and preparing examination scripts and materials at the end of each session.
• Ensuring candidates leave examination venues in a quiet and orderly manner.
• Assisting with the movement, packing and delivery of examination materials as required.

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.