Exam Invigilator – Secondary School – Oldham

Marchant Recruitment; Oldham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayman Education is partnering with a secondary school in Oldham to recruit reliable exam invigilators. You will supervise pupils during examinations, manage seating, and ensure compliance with examination regulations to maintain a calm and secure testing environment.

This full-time, permanent position requires punctuality, attention to detail, and good communication. You may work during mocks and peak examination periods, with training provided and a supportive team overseeing the exams process.

Qualifications

• Reliability, punctuality and confidence supervising groups of pupils.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow examination regulations.
• Good communication skills, discretion and ability to remain focused for extended periods.
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding within a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during examinations and ensure procedures are followed.
• Prepare examination rooms and check seating arrangements.
• Distribute papers and give clear instructions before exams.
• Maintain a quiet, controlled environment and report concerns to the Exams Officer.
• Collect examination papers at the end of sessions and secure materials.
• Support setup and organisation of examination rooms during busy periods.

Job description

Exam Invigilator – Secondary School – Oldham

Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

Wayman Education is working with a Secondary School in Oldham to recruit reliable and responsible Exam Invigilators. The school is looking for individuals who can help ensure examinations are conducted fairly, securely and in accordance with examination regulations.

The successful candidate will support the school's examinations team during internal assessments and formal examination periods, helping provide a calm and professional environment for pupils.

The Role

The Exam Invigilator will supervise pupils during examinations and ensure all examination procedures are followed correctly.

The role will involve helping prepare examination rooms, checking that seating arrangements are correctly organised and ensuring pupils enter the room in an orderly manner. The successful candidate will check examination materials, distribute papers and provide pupils with clear instructions before examinations begin.

During examinations, the Exam Invigilator will maintain a quiet and controlled environment, supervise pupils closely and ensure that examination regulations are followed. They will remain alert throughout each session and report any concerns or irregularities to the Exams Officer.

The role will also involve collecting examination papers at the end of each session, checking that all materials have been accounted for and ensuring papers are returned securely. The successful candidate may also assist with the preparation and organisation of examination rooms before and after sessions.

Exam Invigilators may be required to work during particularly busy periods of the academic year, including mock examinations and formal examination seasons. Flexibility and reliability are therefore important.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be reliable, punctual and confident supervising groups of pupils. Previous experience in a school, education or examination environment would be beneficial but is not essential.

The successful applicant must have excellent attention to detail and be able to follow detailed instructions and examination regulations carefully. They should be confident maintaining a calm and professional environment and addressing pupils appropriately when required.

Good communication skills, discretion and the ability to remain focused for extended periods are essential. The successful candidate must also understand the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding within a school environment.

What the School Offers

This opportunity would suit someone looking to gain experience within a secondary school or an individual with previous examination, education, administration or supervisory experience. The successful candidate will become an important part of the school's examinations process and help pupils complete their assessments in a secure and supportive environment.