Exam Invigilator

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A Multi-Academy Trust in the West Midlands is hiring examination invigilators on a casual contract. Candidates will supervise examinations and ensure compliance with all guidelines. Flexibility is crucial, and applicants must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Training is provided for new invigilators, and candidates must hold an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS, ensuring commitment to safeguarding children. Closing date for applications is January 8th, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Approachable and professional demeanor is essential.
• Ability to adhere to strict guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise examinations to ensure integrity.
• Manage confidential data with discretion.
• Undergo formal training before invigilating external exams.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Professional manner

Communication skills

Discretion

Job description

Hours: 0 hour contract - Casual (as and when required)

Salary: Band C SCP 8 - £13.94 per hour

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.

Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be part of the founding Academy of Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust.

Shireland Collegiate Academy are looking to build a dedicated team of examination invigilators to assist in managing examinations throughout the year. This is employment on a casual basis and successful candidates will be contacted throughout the year to confirm availability in line with the invigilation schedule. This role requires a great degree of flexibility and some months will be busier than others.

A successful applicant will need to demonstrate an approachable and professional manner and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be required to oversee and supervise examinations, ensuring that guidelines and regulations regarding the integrity and security of the examination papers are followed. Therefore, a high degree of discretion when handling confidential data as well as the ability to adhere to strict guidelines, will be essential. You will be required to undertake formal training prior to invigilating external examinations for the first time.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing date: Thursday 8th January 2026