Exam Invigilators

Garth Hill College; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Corvus Learning Trust in Edgbarrow School, Crowthorne, seeks Examination Invigilators to supervise internal and external examinations throughout the year.

The role requires punctuality, calmness, and a flexible attitude to cover morning sessions and potential home visits, with availability for the summer exam series.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of internal and external examinations throughout the year.
• Be available for the 6 weeks of the summer exam series.
• Invigilators must be available at 8.30am for morning examinations and may stay until 4.30–5pm for afternoon examinations.
• There may be a requirement to invigilate in students' homes.

Job description

• Salary: £15.92 per hour (including fringe & holiday allowance)
• Location: Edgbarrow School, Grant Road, Crowthorne
• Contract: Casual
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: Hours as required.
• Closing Date: 02/10/2026 at 12:00
• Reference: CLT/26/344798

We are seeking to recruit Examination Invigilators to provide supervision of internal and external examinations throughout the year. The successful candidate will be calm, organised and approachable with a key role in upholding the integrity of the examinations process. The position is ideally suited to an individual who is punctual with a flexible attitude and who will be available at short notice. The individual must also be able to commit to being available to invigilate for the 6 weeks of the summer exam series. Invigilators must be available at 8.30am for morning examinations, and may need to stay until 4.30-5pm for afternoon examinations. There may be a requirement to invigilate in students' homes.

Edgbarrow School believes in setting the highest standards in all areas of school life and we are looking for a purposeful and committed individual who wants to join and enhance our strong team. We offer an excellent induction programme and a highly supportive working environment.

Edgbarrow School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all members of staff and volunteers share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.

Edgbarrow is located in the village of Crowthorne, Berkshire which is located approximately 3 miles from Wokingham and Camberley and 12 miles from Reading. It enjoys excellent links to surrounding villages, towns and cities via the M3, M4, A329M and local rail networks. It is a thriving, vibrant and high-achieving secondary school where students are polite, happy, well behaved and motivated. The last Ofsted report judged Edgbarrow School as outstanding.

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration. We aim to ensure that individuals are recruited, selected, trained and promoted on the basis of ability, job requirements, skills, aptitudes and other objective criteria. In this respect we will ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or disability, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which are not covered by legislation or existing codes of practice.

We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification. To help us with our commitment to this guarantee, please indicate if you have a disability on your application form.

You may be asked about your physical ability to perform the job during interview. As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire from which our Occupational Health Advisor will assess your medical suitability to do the job. You may be required to attend a medical examination.

As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy and Keeping Safe in Children 2026, we will undertake an online search for shortlisted candidates only and may request additional information.

On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. If you have previously worked with children at least one must be from this employer. References will not be accepted from relatives or people writing solely in the capacity of friends. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.

Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.

Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is thus not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.