Exam Invigilator | Excellent School In Tower Hamlets | Asap

Marchant Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible part-time hours

Seasonal/ad-hoc work

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a vibrant secondary school in Tower Hamlets, London, in recruiting reliable Exam Invigilators. You will supervise exam rooms, ensure JCQ compliance, and support students during high-stakes assessments.

The role offers seasonal, part-time, or ad-hoc hours with training provided. Ideal candidates are punctual, detail-focused, and calm under pressure, with a commitment to safeguarding student data and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an exam invigilator is advantageous, though full training will be provided.
• Exceptional attention to detail, reliability, and punctuality.
• Outstanding communication skills and a calm, composed demeanor under pressure.
• A high degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion regarding confidential materials and student data.
• Flexible availability during key academic examination periods throughout the school year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise examination rooms, ensuring strict compliance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations.
• Distribute question papers, stationery, and answer booklets accurately, ensuring proper collection at the end of each session.
• Monitor student behavior vigilantly throughout exams to prevent disruption, malpractice, or unfair advantages.
• Provide appropriate support to students with special access arrangements, readers, or scribes where required.
• Maintain a calm, authoritative, yet approachable presence to help ease student anxiety in the exam hall.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication skills

Discretion

Job description

Examinations Invigilator

Location: Tower Hamlets

A vibrant, ambitious, and high-achieving secondary school located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking reliable, meticulous, and professional Exam Invigilators to join their academic support team. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking for flexible, rewarding work within a supportive and collaborative educational environment.

About the Role

As an Exam Invigilator, you will play a crucial, behind-the-scenes role in ensuring that public and internal examinations run smoothly, fairly, and in strict accordance with national guidelines. You will help create a calm, orderly, and reassuring environment where students can perform to the best of their ability during high-stakes assessment periods.

• Start Date: Seasonal / Flexible (As required across exam seasons)
• Environment: A welcoming community secondary school known for its high academic standards and supportive ethos
• Culture: A collaborative, professional workplace backed by an exceptional examinations and leadership team

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise examination rooms, ensuring strict compliance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations.
• Distribute question papers, stationery, and answer booklets accurately, ensuring proper collection at the end of each session.
• Monitor student behavior vigilantly throughout exams to prevent disruption, malpractice, or unfair advantages.
• Provide appropriate support to students with special access arrangements, readers, or scribes where required.
• Maintain a calm, authoritative, yet approachable presence to help ease student anxiety in the exam hall.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an exam invigilator is advantageous, though full training will be provided for candidates with the right aptitude.
• Exceptional attention to detail, reliability, and punctuality.
• Outstanding communication skills and a calm, composed demeanor under pressure.
• A high degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion regarding confidential materials and student data.
• Flexible availability during key academic examination periods throughout the school year.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rate aligned with London support staff pay scales.
• Flexible working hours suited for individuals looking for seasonal, part-time, or ad-hoc employment within education.
• Training and professional guidance provided within a progressive school community.