Exam Invigilator - Casual Contract

Holmleigh Park High School; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenshaw Learning Trust’s Holmleigh Park in Gloucester seeks an Exams Invigilator to supervise exams, ensure secure handling of papers and uphold exam conditions. You will support pre-exam briefings, supervise during exams, and assist post-exam collection while maintaining order and compliance with regulations.

The role involves reporting incidents, liaising with the Exams Officer, and ensuring safeguarding throughout the examination process in a school environment committed to inclusion and

Responsibilities

• Before exams: Report to and be briefed by the Exams Officer prior to each exam session
• Keep confidential exam papers and materials secure before, during and after exams
• Ensure exam rooms are set up according to the requirements
• Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal exam conditions
• Identify candidates and seat candidates according to the required arrangements
• Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidates
• Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams
• Deal with questions from candidates
• Start exams: Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams
• Keep disruption in exam rooms to a minimum
• Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively
• Record/report any incidents, disruption or irregularities
• Deal with candidate questions according to the regulations
• Patrol through the examination venue during the examination in a discreet manner
• Inform the Senior Invigilator and/or the Exams Officer of any examination irregularities
• Ensure that examination desks are clear of graffiti
• Escort students to and from the toilet, if required
• After exams: Instruct candidates in finishing their exams and collect exam scripts and exam materials
• Dismiss candidates from the exam room
• Check candidates’ names on scripts and match the details on the attendance register
• Securely return all exam scripts and exam materials to the Exams Officer
• Identify candidates and seat candidates according to the required arrangement
• Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidates
• Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams
• Deal with questions from candidates
• For a full Job Description and Person Specification, please download the Recruitment Pack

Job description

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Holmleigh Park is an ambitious academy located in Tuffley, Gloucester. We believe that all children have limitless potential, and are proud to offer a comprehensive education to all students in our local community. We expect all staff, students and parents to embrace our three principles - Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Responsibility - so that our students leave school as ambitious, confident and successful young adults with the highest standards of integrity.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Exam Responsibilities

Before exams (under instruction), the Exams Invigilator will:

• Report to and be briefed by the Exams Officer prior to each exam session;

• Keep confidential exam question papers and materials secure before, during and after exams;

• Ensure exam rooms are set up according to the requirements;

• Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal exam conditions;

• Identify candidates and seat candidates according to the required arrangements;

• Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidates;

• Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams;

• Deal with questions from candidates;

Start exams. During exams, the Exams Invigilator will:

• Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams

• Keep disruption in exam rooms to a minimum

• Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively

• Record/report any incidents, disruption or irregularities

• Deal with candidate questions according to the regulations

• Patrol through the examination venue throughout the examination in a discreet manner

• Inform the Senior Invigilator and/or the Exams Officer of any examination irregularities that may be observed during the examination

• Ensure that examination desks are clear of graffiti

• Escort students to and from the toilet, if required

After exams (under instruction), the Exams Invigilator will:

• Instruct candidates in finishing their exams and collect exam scripts and exam materials

• Dismiss candidates from the exam room

• Check candidates’ names on scripts and match the details on the attendance register

• Securely return all exam scripts and exam materials to the Exams Officer

• Identify candidates and seat candidates according to the required arrangement

• Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidates

• Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams

• Deal with questions from candidates

For a full Job Description and Person Specification, please download the Recruitment Pack.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 29/11/2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.