Exam Invigilator at The Cavendish School

Cavendish School; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish School is seeking exam invigilators to supervise pupils during examinations across the primary and secondary phases. The role requires maintaining a calm exam environment and may involve reading and scribing for pupils. Training will be provided, and an Enhanced DBS check is required.

Casual, hourly paid posts with a 9am closing date on 02 September 2026. Applicants should have a good standard of spoken and written English and be able to work throughout the academic year.

Qualifications

• Good standard of spoken and written English.
• Experience of working in a busy environment would be beneficial.
• Full training will be provided.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during examinations to maintain a calm environment.
• Read and scribe for pupils if required.
• Comply with safeguarding and DBS procedures as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Adaptability

Job description

About this Role

EXAMINATION INVIGILATORS REQUIRED

£13.27 per hour

Closing date: (9am) Friday 02 September 2026

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

We are currently looking for invigilators to support the Trust with invigilation of external and internal school examinations. Invigilators play a major part in ensuring a calm environment for our exams and adding to candidates' confidence in the process.

Exam Invigilators are casual staff and are required to supervise our pupils taking exams throughout the whole academic year in both our Primary and Secondary Phase.

Successful candidates may be required to read and scribe for pupils, therefore, applicants should have a good standard of spoken and written English.

Experience of working in a busy environment would be beneficial. However, full training will be provided.

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the School