Exam Invigilator at Cirencester Deer Park School

Cirencester Deer Park School; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Cirencester Deer Park School is seeking Exam Invigilators to join on a casual, as-needed basis to supervise students during public and internal exams.

You will report to the Examinations Manager and be involved in setting up venues, directing candidates, supervising them, and collecting scripts and devices in line with procedures.

Availability is required during key periods May–June, early-mid December and early March, with additional events throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable and flexible to work during main exam periods.
• Able to work well in a team and support staff.
• Confident and reassuring presence in exam rooms.
• Ability to give clear instructions and manage groups.

Responsibilities

• Set up venues and distribute papers according to procedures.
• Direct candidates to seats and explain allowed possessions.
• Ensure candidates remain quiet inside venues.
• Check attendance against seating plans.
• Collect scripts and phones at end of exams.
• Escort candidates during exams as needed.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Presence

Under pressure

Job description

About this Role

We are seeking to employ Exam Invigilators to join Cirencester Deer Park School. You will be employed on a casual basis as and when required during the school year to supervise students taking public and internal exams.

Key exam periods when availability will be expected includes dates throughout May-June, early-mid December and early March. There will also be other events that require invigilators throughout the year.

The Role

The role of invigilator is to provide support to the examination process, reporting to the Examinations Manager.

Main Duties

• Assisting with setting-up venues, laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures
• Assisting candidates prior to the start of the examinations by directing them to seats and advising about possessions permitted in examination venue.
• Ensuring candidates do not talk once inside examination venue.
• Checking attendance during examination in accordance with the seating plans
• Recording details of late arrivals and early leavers and collecting scripts from early leavers
• Collection of mobile phones
• Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with strict procedures
• Escorting candidates from venues during the examinations as required, and supervising candidates whilst outside examination venues
• Collecting and collating scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with strict procedures

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Have effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Be reliable, flexible and readily available during main exam period
• Be able to work well as part of a team and provide support to other members of staff.
• Have a confident and reassuring presence to candidates in exam rooms
• Ability to work under pressure
• Be able to give clear and accurate instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people

Cirencester Deer Park School

As part of our team, the successful candidate will lead by example - recognising the opportunity in every interaction to make a difference, and inspiring others to bring out the best in every student. Together, we foster a culture of ambition, trust, kindness, determination, and high expectations for all, creating an environment where every young person can dream big, work hard, and achieve their fullest potential. We are proud to be an inclusive school community that celebrates diversity and champions equity for all. We welcome and value staff and students from every background, identity, and life experience.

Our commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity underpins everything we do - from how we support our students to how we work together as colleagues. We believe that varied perspectives strengthen our school and enrich the learning experience for everyone. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to thrive.

Further general information about our school can be found on our school website and we have provided our Exam Invigilator job description and person specification.

We are committed to the safeguarding of our pupils and employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and the receipt of satisfactory references.