Exam Invigilator - Lead

The Coleshill School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Coleshill School is seeking a reliable Lead Exam Invigilator to join our team on a casual basis. You will help ensure examinations run fairly and efficiently, supporting the Exams Team and guiding other invigilators.

The role suits someone who remains calm under pressure, maintains confidentiality and acts with professionalism at all times. Key responsibilities include coordinating invigilators, ensuring procedures are followed, and maintaining a calm examination environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable and organised with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong sense of responsibility.
• Clear and confident communication with students and colleagues.
• Ability to follow examination procedures and regulations accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Respond effectively to unexpected situations during exams.
• Guide and support other invigilators as needed.
• Flexible and available to work casually during examination periods.

Responsibilities

• Support the Exams Team with the organisation and smooth running of examination sessions.
• Lead and coordinate invigilators during examination sessions.
• Ensure examination regulations and procedures are followed.
• Provide clear instructions and guidance to students and invigilators.
• Maintain a calm and orderly examination environment.
• Report incidents or irregularities to the Exams Team.
• Support secure handling of examination papers and materials.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Reliability

Organised

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Teamwork

Discretion/confidentiality

Procedural compliance

Job description

The Coleshill School is seeking to appoint a reliable, organised and responsible Lead Exam Invigilator to join our team on a casual basis. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring that examinations are conducted fairly, efficiently and in accordance with examination regulations. You will work closely with the Exams Team and will be responsible for supporting the smooth running of examination sessions and providing guidance to other invigilators. This role would suit someone who is organised, calm under pressure and able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

1. Is reliable, organised and able to work calmly under pressure.


2. Has excellent attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility.


3. Can communicate clearly and confidently with students and colleagues.


4. Can follow examination procedures and regulations accurately.


5. Is able to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.


6. Can respond appropriately to unexpected situations or changes during examination sessions.


7. Is confident in providing guidance and support to other exam invigilators.


8. Can work effectively as part of a team.


9. Has a professional and reassuring manner when working with students.


10. Is flexible and available to work on a casual basis during examination periods.


11. Previous experience of examination invigilation would be desirable, although appropriate training will be provided.

Key responsibilities

The Lead Exam Invigilator will:

1. Support the Exams Team with the organisation and smooth running of examination sessions.


2. Lead and coordinate invigilators during examination sessions.


3. Ensure examination regulations and procedures are followed.


4. Provide clear instructions and guidance to students and invigilators.


5. Maintain a calm and orderly examination environment.


6. Report any incidents, concerns or irregularities to the appropriate member of the Exams Team.


7. Support the secure handling of examination papers and materials.


8. Maintain confidentiality at all times.

What we can offer

1. A supportive and enthusiastic team.


2. A school community committed to the wellbeing and enjoyment of its pupils.


3. A busy and rewarding environment where you can make a real difference.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.