Exam Invigilator (multiple positions available)

Verulam School; St Albans; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Verulam School in St Albans is seeking Exam Invigilators to oversee examinations and support the Exams Officer during busy seasonal periods. The role offers varied hours, with morning or afternoon sessions available during May/June and additional sessions in November and February.

Full training is provided to successful applicants. This position requires safeguarding checks and a commitment to the school’s high standards and inclusive ethos.

Qualifications

• Full training will be given to successful applicants.
• Verulam School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; willingness to undergo child protection screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and invigilate examinations in line with the school's procedures.
• Assist the Exams Officer during examination periods and maintain a calm, orderly environment.

Job description

Exam Invigilator (multiple positions available)

Varied hours over Mon-Fri during the exam seasons of May/June 2025. Morning sessions and afternoon sessions are available, there are also exam sessions in November and February each year.

£12.71 per hour (excluding holiday pay)

Verulam School is seeking to appoint Exam Invigilators to assist the school Exams Officer in the supervision and invigilation of all examinations. We are looking for committed and reliable individuals to become part of our team. Full training with be given to successful applicants. There are several exam periods throughout the year culminating in the main Summer exams in May/ June of every academic year.

Verulam places great emphasis on extra-curricular activity and engagement and benefits from outstanding attendance and exemplary behaviour.

Verulam School is a high achieving boys’ school with a mixed Sixth Form, which forms part of the highly successful BeauSandVer consortium. As a school, our core values of “Excellence, Character”, Respect permeate all that we do. We are located in St Albans, a beautiful and vibrant Cathedral city with a lively cultural life and a huge variety of restaurants, bars, pubs and shops. Recently named in the Sunday Times as the best place in the southeast to live, St Albans is surrounded by beautiful countryside but is still only 20 minutes from London by train and with easy access to motorways and airports.

The school has good GCSE and A Level results. It was judged to be a Good school in all categories by Ofsted in May 2024.

Verulam School is a member of the Ambition Education Trust (AET). The Ambition Education Trust (AET) consists of ten schools in Hertfordshire; three primary, one nursery and infants’, one juniors and five secondary. Our Trust launched in September 2024 following the amalgamation of two established Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), Alban Academies Trust and ATLAS Multi Academy Trust. As a member of AET, we are able to maximise opportunities for rewarding careers and opportunities for personal and professional development throughout our wider organisation. We work together within the Trust to share best practice, deliver joint training, promote the highest of expectations and raise achievement for all students.

Verulam School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic. Verulam School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you wish to have a tour of the school or ask any questions, please contact Roberta Williams on [e-mail] or 01727 766100.

Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026

Interviews: TBC

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.