Exam Invigilators
TeacherActive Ltd
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Job summary
TeacherActive is recruiting an Exam Invigilator for Whitchurch High School in Cardiff. This part-time, short-term role offers flexible hours during the examination season. You will prepare rooms, supervise students, distribute/collect papers, and ensure JCQ regulations are followed to maintain a calm and secure exam environment.
Salary ranges from £14.25 to £15 per hour, with on-site work. Previous invigilator experience is desirable but not essential.
Qualifications
- Good level of education; GCSE English and Maths desirable.
- Experience as an Invigilator or in an educational setting is desirable but not essential.
- Understanding of examination procedures and maintaining examination security.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Reliable, professional and flexible during examination periods.
Responsibilities
- Prepare examination rooms and materials.
- Supervise students during examinations.
- Distribute and collect examination papers.
- Ensure JCQ regulations are followed.
- Maintain a quiet, secure and supportive examination environment.
Skills
Education
Job description
Contract: Part Time, Short Term, Flexible Hours
Are you a reliable and organised individual looking for flexible, part-time work during the examination season?
Do you have excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain a calm and professional environment?
Are you confident supervising students and ensuring examination regulations are followed correctly?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with Whitchurch High School, a secondary school based in Cardiff, who are looking to appoint an Exam Invigilator. The school provides education to secondary-aged students, with examinations playing an important role in supporting learners through their academic qualifications.
The school is looking to take on a dedicated Exam Invigilator on a short-term, part-time basis with flexible working hours throughout the examination season. The successful Exam Invigilator will be responsible for preparing examination rooms, supervising students during examinations, distributing and collecting examination papers, ensuring JCQ regulations are followed and maintaining a quiet, secure and supportive examination environment.
The successful Exam Invigilator will have:
- A good standard of education, with GCSE English and Maths desirable
- Previous experience working as an Exam Invigilator or within an educational setting desirable, but not essential
- An understanding of examination procedures and the importance of maintaining examination security
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately
- A reliable, professional and flexible approach to working during examination periods
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
- A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
- CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
- Market leading rates of pay
- TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend
Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £14.25 to £15 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: CF14 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 15 Oct 2026 Closing date: 14 Nov 2026
Job Title: Exam Invigilator
Location: Cardiff
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £14.25 per hour
Contract: Part Time, Short Term, Flexible Hours
Are you a reliable and organised individual looking for flexible, part-time work during the examination season?
Do you have excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain a calm and professional environment?
Are you confident supervising students and ensuring examination regulations are followed correctly?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with Whitchurch High School, a secondary school based in Cardiff, who are looking to appoint an Exam Invigilator. The school provides education to secondary-aged students, with examinations playing an important role in supporting learners through their academic qualifications.
The school is looking to take on a dedicated Exam Invigilator on a short-term, part‑time basis with flexible working hours throughout the examination season. The successful Exam Invigilator will be responsible for preparing examination rooms, supervising students during examinations, distributing and collecting examination papers, ensuring JCQ regulations are followed and maintaining a quiet, secure and supportive examination environment.
The successful Exam Invigilator will have:
- A good standard of education, with GCSE English and Maths desirable
- Previous experience working as an Exam Invigilator or within an educational setting desirable, but not essential
- An understanding of examination procedures and the importance of maintaining examination security
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately
- A reliable, professional and flexible approach to working during examination periods
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
- A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
- CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
- Market leading rates of pay
- TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend
Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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