Exam Invigilators

Girls' Schools Association; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford Girls’ School invites applications for Exam Invigilators to support the smooth running of examinations. The role requires calm, clear communication and strict adherence to JCQ/IB guidelines. Full training will be provided, and you will help create a focused environment for candidates to perform at their best.

Salary is paid as advised at approximately £13.79 per hour. This is on-site work at the school in Bedford, with flexible hours around exam timetables.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills are required.
• Ability to adhere to strict examination guidelines and processes.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a calm environment to give candidates the best possible opportunity to succeed in their exams.
• Help organise students at the start of each term.
• Ensure that the conduct of all exams takes place within JCQ or IB guidelines.
• Report incidents of suspected malpractice immediately to the lead invigilator.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Exam Invigilators

Paid as advised

£13.79 per hour

About Bedford Girls’ School

Bedford Girls’ School is where girls soar; as the region’s largest girls’ school we empower our students to become confident, compassionate, and accomplished individuals who aspire to change the world around them. We always strive to be leaders in girls’ education, and every decision is made with girls at its heart, designed to prepare them for a future of endless possibilities.

About the Role:

We are looking to appoint Invigilators to support the smooth running of the examination process at Bedford Girls’ School. Successful candidates will have excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to adhere to strict examination guidelines and processes.

Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure a calm environment to give candidates the best possible opportunity to be successful in their exams
• Help organise students at the start of each term
• Ensure that the conduct of all exams takes place within JCQ or IB guidelines
• Report incidents of suspected malpractice immediately to the lead invigilator

Why Join Us?

Be part of the future of girls’ education in an outstanding progressive school with an ambitious vision, where every individual is valued. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and development. We offer a wide range of benefits including, excellent pension scheme, life insurance, hospital surgical treatment insurance, and a cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits.

Closing date: Tuesday 10th November 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Please email [e-mail] or ring 01234 369500.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applicants.

At Bedford Girls’ School, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team enriches our school community and helps us better meet the needs of our students.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Bedford Girls' School is part of The Harpur Trust.