Exam Invigilator

Shorefields; Witham; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Lift Maltings is seeking an Exam Invigilator to support examinations at witham, Essex. You will prepare rooms, verify candidate identities, distribute papers and materials, and explain procedures to ensure smooth exam operations.

In this casual, zero-hours role you will supervise candidates, maintain a calm environment, address queries, and report incidents. GCSEs in Maths/English and safeguarding awareness are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing large groups of people.
• Good literacy and communication skills, with the ability to give clear instructions.
• Ability to follow schedules and deadlines, solve problems and use initiative within procedures.
• Calm, patient and resilient under pressure, including during unexpected situations.
• Strong teamwork, professionalism and ability to build positive relationships.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or equivalent; experience with children or in an education setting; knowledge of exam procedures and protocols is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms in line with seating plans and exam requirements.
• Check candidate identity and attendance and distribute the correct papers and materials.
• Give clear instructions to candidates and ensure examination regulations are followed.
• Supervise candidates throughout examinations, maintaining a calm and secure environment.
• Respond to queries, disruptions and emergencies and report incidents.
• Collect examination papers and materials securely and support the clearing of examination venues.

Skills

Large group management

Clear instructions

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE Maths & English at Grade 4 or equivalent

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC8816907-476S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Up to £13.28 per hour

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 30/09/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Are you organised, calm under pressure and confident working with groups of young people? We are looking for an Exam Invigilator to join Lift Maltings and help ensure examinations run smoothly.

About the role

As an Exam Invigilator, you will work under the direction of the Exams Officer to help create a calm, secure and well organised examination environment. You will prepare rooms, check candidate identity and attendance, distribute exam papers and materials, explain procedures clearly and record exam start and finish times.

During examinations, You will supervise candidates, maintain appropriate exam conditions, respond to queries without compromising exam integrity and record and report any incidents. You will also collect scripts and materials at the end of each exam and help restore the venue where required.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms in line with seating plans and exam requirements
• Check candidate identity and attendance and distribute the correct papers and materials
• Give clear instructions to candidates and ensure examination regulations are followed
• Supervise candidates throughout examinations, maintaining a calm and secure environment
• Respond appropriately to queries, disruptions and emergencies and report incidents
• Collect examination papers and materials securely and support the clearing of examination venues

What we're looking for

• Experience of managing large groups of people
• Good literacy and communication skills, with the ability to give clear and unambiguous instructions
• The ability to follow schedules and deadlines, solve problems and use initiative within established procedures
• A calm, patient and resilient approach, including when dealing with unexpected situations
• Strong teamwork skills, professionalism and the ability to build positive relationships
• A student-focused approach and commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or equivalent, experience of working with children or in an education setting, and knowledge of exam procedures and protocols are desirable

About Lift Maltings

Lift Maltings is an 11-16 school based in Witham, Essex. Situated between the cities of Chelmsford and Colchester, the school has 900 students on roll and benefits from a modern, purpose-built site opened in 2011. With excellent transport links to London, our staff and students can take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities the capital provides. Free car parking facilities are available on site.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Luke Harper, School Operations Manager, at [e-mail]

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How we support you

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.

Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you

This is a casual, zero-hours contract, with hours offered as and when required.

Applications close: 30 September 2026 Midnight
Date of interviews: TBC
Position start date:

Information about the School

Lift Maltings is a mixed secondary school in Witham, Essex and is part of Lift Schools, a national network of schools created to provide thousands of students with the best possible education.

Our core purpose is to provide our students with a well rounded learning experience that is of the highest standard so that they can stand shoulder to shoulder with others confidently.

It is our aim to instil the ambition in our students that they need to achieve that their aspirations and goals, and for those aspirations to not be limited by any preconceptions they or other may have of them. Our students should leave us at Lift Maltings feeling empowered to do absolutely anything they have their mind set on be that academically or personally.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

• We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
• With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
• We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Laurence Johnson
Maltings Academy
Spinks Lane, Witham
Essex, CM8 1EP Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]