Exam Invigilator - Cannock Chase High School

Wmjobs; Cannock; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cannock Chase High School is seeking Exam Invigilators for casual hours to support the exams team. The role involves ensuring fair conduct, setting up venues, supervising students, and handling irregularities. DBS clearance is required.

Salary is £26,016 per annum (Pro Rata, £13.48 per hour) with duties centered around secure exam environments and reliable attendance management during examination periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in exam invigilation or administration is desirable.
• DBS clearance may be required.
• Cannock Chase High School context and culture described.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the fair and proper conduct of exams in a conducive environment for pupils.
• Assist with the setup of exam venues, including laying out stationery and exam materials.
• Supervise and manage student conduct during exams, ensuring all exam regulations are followed.
• Address any student queries or exam irregularities as per exam procedures.
• Record and manage attendance, monitor student behaviour, and handle late arrivals or early leavers.
• Collect and secure exam papers at the conclusion of each exam.
• Supervise students during toilet breaks and exam timetable clashes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Approachable

Patient

Saf safeguarding

Team player

Job description

The following posts are available for support staff at this successful High School, to start as soon as possible:

Exam Invigilator (Casual Hours)

Grade 2 SCP 4, £26,016 per annum (Pro Rata. £13.48 per hour)

Purpose: We are seeking dedicated and reliable Exam Invigilators to join our team. The successful candidates will assist the Exams team in ensuring the smooth running of all examinations, maintaining the highest standards of integrity and security in exam environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the fair and proper conduct of exams in a conducive environment for pupils.
• Assist with the setup of exam venues, including laying out stationery and exam materials.
• Supervise and manage student conduct during exams, ensuring all exam regulations are followed.
• Address any student queries or exam irregularities as per exam procedures.
• Record and manage attendance, monitor student behaviour, and handle late arrivals or early leavers.
• Collect and secure exam papers at the conclusion of each exam.
• Supervise students during toilet breaks and exam timetable clashes.

Person Specification

• Interpersonal skills: Strong communication and organisational skills are essential;
• Approachable & Patient: You must be able to calmly manage students in high-pressure situations;
• Committed to Safeguarding: Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding young people and ensuring their welfare at all times;
• Team Player: Willing to work as part of a team, with a positive, 'can-do' attitude.

Qualifications

Experience in exam invigilation or administration – desirable but not essential.

Cannock Chase High School is an 11–19 mixed comprehensive school with around 1140 students on roll. Students and staff are warm, open and supportive to one another and proud of their school. We were judged as 'good' in our most recent Ofsted inspection and behaviour was described as 'exemplary'. Mutual respect is a key feature of our relationships here.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Closing date: Thursday 15 October 2026, 3.00pm