Exam Invigilators

Blackdown Education Partnership; Axminster; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Axe Valley Academy in Axminster is seeking seasonal Exams Invigilators to support the Examinations Department during internal and external assessments. The role offers flexible hours and an on-site position within our busy school, serving around 790 students in Years 7-11.

You will help prepare examination rooms, manage attendance registers, complete invigilation reports and collate exam documentation. A keen interest in education and an enhanced DBS clearance are required; full training will be

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Interest or experience in education
• Flexible hours and days

Responsibilities

• Provide invigilation in internal and external examinations.
• Assist with preparation of examination rooms, attendance registers, invigilation reports and documentation.

Job description

# Exam InvigilatorsEmployer: Axe Valley AcademyLocation: Axminster, DevonContract Type: TemporaryHours: CasualContract Length: CasualSalary: NJC Grade C SCP 5 (£13.70 per hour)Posted: 16th September 2026Expires: 5th October 2026 08:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1574367Job Reference: Invigilators Sept 2026* Share :* PrintAn opportunity to join the thriving Axe Valley Academy, as a seasonal Exams InvigilatorOur school is an energised, vibrant, and welcoming environment, dedicated to making a difference for our 790 students in Years 7-11. You will find the workplace, collaborative, friendly, and open to fresh ideas.In your new role as Exams Invigilator you will- Provide efficient and effective invigilation supporting the work of the Examinations Department by supervising candidates in both internal and external examinations.- Assist the examinations team in the correct running and supervision of examinations including when necessary assisting with the preparation of examination rooms, completion of examination paperwork, attendance registers, invigilation reports and collation of examination documentation.The role would suit a person who has an interest or some experience of education, and is looking for a position which offers flexibility with working hours and days.Our school is based in the market town of Axminster and is part of the of the highly regarded Blackdown Education Partnership , consisting of twelve schools in Devon and Somerset.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any job offer is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance.We look forward to welcoming you to our schoolIf you have any questions about the role, please contact Sue Higgs (Exams Officer) or Liz Heron (PA to Headteacher and HR Co-ordinator) on 01297 32146### AttachmentsInvigilators 2026 BEP Recruitment PackBEP RECRUITMENT PACK\\_SEPTEMBER 2026Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2026-27 v3### Safeguarding Statement:This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview.**References:** References will be taken up on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview.**Data Protection Act:** Information held by Blackdown Education Partnership complies with and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. If your application is successful, the information you have provided in the ‘Personal Details’ section will be used for payroll purposes and may be disclosed to the Inland Revenue. It will be disclosed within the school for security and administration.**BEP Privacy Statement–Recruitment:** Please see our website for further information.