Exam Invigilators

LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP; Backwell; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Flexible hours

Job summary

Backwell School is seeking casual Exam Invigilators to support internal and external examinations from 4 January 2027 to 23 July 2027, with potential extension into the new academic year. Availability of at least six sessions per week during examination periods is preferred, with sessions running 8:10/8:30am–3:30/4:00pm.

Salary is £13.28 per hour plus 12.07% holiday pay, equating to approximately £14.88 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Calm, confident and reassuring presence for students.
• Ability to give clear instructions and manage groups.
• Good IT skills to use web-based services to record availability, allocations, attendance and incidents.
• Reliable, professional and able to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Supervising candidates during examinations.
• Distributing and collecting examination papers and materials.
• Assisting with the organisation of examination rooms.
• Escort students when required.
• Ensuring examination regulations are followed.
• Recording attendance and reporting incidents or irregularities.
• Working as part of a team in larger examination venues.
• Leading invigilation in smaller rooms where appropriate.
• Completing mandatory training and using the HR/payroll system (iTrent) for claim forms.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calm presence

IT skills

Reliability

Confidentiality

Tools

iTrent HR/payroll system

Job description

EXAM INVIGILATOR

Backwell School is seeking to expand its team of casual Exam Invigilators to support the delivery of internal and external examinations throughout the academic year. Starting from the 4 January 2027 onwards, we are looking to employ casual invigilators, on a fixed term basis until the 23 July 2027 in the first instance, with the potential for extension into the new academic year. We are particularly interested in candidates who can commit to a minimum of six sessions per week during examination periods (a session being either a morning or afternoon session). Work is available on a casual basis throughout the year, with the greatest demand during the main examination season in May and June. Additional work is often available during internal examination periods in December, January and March, and occasionally at other times as required. Hours and days will vary according to operational need. Availability is required between 8.10am/8.30am and 3.30pm/4.00pm.

Salary: JG2 SCP 3, £13.28 per hour plus 12.07% holiday pay, equating to approximately £14.88 per hour.

About the Role

We are looking for flexible, reliable and professional individuals to join our invigilation team. Previous invigilation experience is not required as full training will be provided, although experience of working with young people would be advantageous. As an Exam Invigilator, you will support the Exams Team in the administration and smooth running of internal and external examinations. Duties include:

• Supervising candidates during examinations
• Distributing and collecting examination papers and materials
• Assisting with the organisation of examination rooms
• Escort students when required
• Ensuring examination regulations are always followed
• Recording attendance and reporting any incidents or irregularities
• Working as part of a team in larger examination venues
• Leading invigilation in smaller rooms where appropriate
• You will also be required to complete mandatory training and use the systems and platforms associated with the role, including our HR and payroll system, iTrent, for the submission of claim forms.

We Are Looking for People Who:

• Have effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work well as part of a team
• Can provide a calm, confident and reassuring presence for students
• Can give clear instructions and manage groups of people effectively
• Possess good IT skills including the ability to use web-based services to record availability, access work allocations, record attendance and report incidents or irregularities
• Are reliable, professional and able to maintain confidentiality