Exam Invigilators

eTeach UK Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable UK school is seeking Exam Invigilators to support examinations and ensure a calm environment for candidates. Responsibilities include organizing exam setups, maintaining records, and supervising students during tests. Ideal candidates should have attention to detail and communication skills, with a commitment to safeguarding. The role offers professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Great opportunities for professional development

LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility)

O2 discounts, Specsavers vouchers

Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership

Well-being programs (retreats, yoga)

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working or studying in a higher education environment.
• Understanding of examination processes.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students.

Responsibilities

• Support the Examinations Officer with the setup and organization of examinations.
• Ensure exam materials are correctly distributed and records maintained.
• Supervise candidates and maintain a secure testing environment.
• Manage queries, irregularities, and late arrivals according to exam procedures.
• Collect and return examination papers securely.

Skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to communicate clearly

Understanding of examination processes

Job description

We have 8 positions available. Avanti Fields School is seeking eight reliable and well‑organised individuals to join our team as Exam Invigilators. In this important role, you will help ensure that examinations run smoothly, securely, and fairly, providing students with the calm and supportive environment they need to perform at their best.

You will work closely with our Examinations Officer and wider school team, gaining valuable experience within a professional and caring school setting. Full training will be provided, and you will be part of a welcoming community that values integrity, teamwork, and dedication. Join us in helping every student shine and achieve their true potential!

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Avanti Fields School is an all-through, faith‑designated (Hindu) state school which welcomed the first intake of Year 7 students in September 2018, and first intake of Nursery and Reception students in September 2022. The school is rapidly expanding and will grow year by year to a full cohort of 1,320. This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues its journey to outstanding.

The staff at Avanti Fields School are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities for all our students. All staff that work at the school will need to subscribe to our ethos and values and seek to improve and develop their own practice and performance for the benefit of our students.

• Educational excellence
• Character formation
• Spiritual insight

What will you do?

• Support the Examinations Officer with the set‑up, organisation, and smooth running of all examination sessions.
• Ensure exam materials are distributed correctly and candidate registers, seating plans, and attendance records are accurately maintained.
• Supervise candidates throughout examinations, maintaining a calm, secure, and fair testing environment in line with JCQ regulations.
• Manage any queries, irregularities, or late arrivals appropriately, following exam procedures at all times.
• Collect, collate, and return examination papers securely, ensuring venues are left tidy and ready for the next session.

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well‑rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development
• LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well‑being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme

What are we looking for?

• Experience of working or studying in a higher education environment
• An understanding of examination processes
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Further information

Pre‑employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re‑checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre‑employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.