Exam Invigilator

Digitech Studio School; West of England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Health benefits

Family leave options

Cycle to work / on-site parking

Job summary

Digitech Studio School is seeking reliable Exam Invigilators to join our Exams Team. You will support students during mock and formal assessments, ensuring fair, smooth examinations in line with JCQ regulations.

We welcome candidates with invigilation experience or those seeking a flexible role in education. The position requires adaptability across the academic year and may include early starts or late finishes as exams dictate.

Qualifications

• Practical experience of understanding and following processes and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and during unexpected situations.

Responsibilities

• Support students during exams, including mock exams and formal assessments.
• Ensure examinations are conducted fairly and according to JCQ regulations.
• Provide a calm, organised environment and assist with invigilation tasks.

Skills

Process adherence

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Calm under pressure

Caring attitude

Team player

Initiative

Job description

Job Title: Exam Invigilator

Actual Hourly Rate: £13.45

Contract Type: Casual

Provisional Start Date: January 2027, pending completion of pre-employment checks

Your opportunity to be part of a dedicated exam invigilation team, supporting students during key assessment periods throughout the academic year.

We are seeking reliable and professional Exam Invigilators to join our supportive and talented Exams Team at Digitech Studio School. As part of a diverse and ambitious multi-academy trust, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and helping to create a positive examination experience for every student.

This flexible, casual role offers the opportunity to support students undertaking examinations, including mock exams and formal assessment periods. Working under the direction of the Exams Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring examinations are conducted fairly, efficiently and in accordance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and academy procedures.

As an Exam Invigilator, Reader or Scribe, you will help provide a calm, supportive and well‑organised environment, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and achieve their full potential.

This position requires flexibility, as examination periods take place across the academic year, typically during November, January, March, May and June, alongside additional mock examination periods. Working hours will vary depending on the exam timetable and may include early starts to prepare examination rooms or occasional finishes after the school day has ended.

Whether you have previous invigilation experience or are looking for a flexible role within education, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution during some of the most important moments in a student's academic journey.

About you:

You will have:

• practical experience of understanding and following processes and procedure.
• excellent interpersonal, good organisational and time management skills.
• have the ability to keep calm under pressure or during unexpected circumstances.
• have a caring and understanding attitude, sensitive and responsive to the needs of our students.
• the capabilities to work as part of a team but also under own initiative

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Digitech Studio School:

Digitech Studio School is a unique learning community for creative and digitally inspired 14–19-year-old students. As a studio school we are purposefully designed on a small scale taking just 90 pupils into each year group. This enables us to enhance personalised learning and meeting individual needs through the ‘Digitech Code’ of excellence, trust and aspire. Digitech delivers a specialised curriculum designed for progression into the creative digital and high-tech sectors. We are located in Warmley, on the outskirts of Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

Digitech Studio School has demonstrated consistent and measurable progress in recent years, with year-on-year improvements across all indicators. The academy serves a diverse community and prides itself on supporting all families. There is a strong sense of purpose among staff, who take pride in contributing to the school’s collective mission.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider‑trust development opportunities.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on‑site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

Closing Date: 15 November 2026 @ 11:59pm

Shortlisting Date: 16 November 2026

Interviews: 24 November 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.