Exam Invigilators

Oasis Academy Mayfield; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Eastleigh is seeking multiple invigilators to assist students during Mock and GCSE examinations. Responsibilities include preparing examination rooms, admitting candidates, and monitoring the examination process to maintain integrity. No prior experience is needed as full training will be provided. The role requires excellent attention to detail and a commitment to safeguarding children. Join a supportive environment focused on professional development and community transformation.

Qualifications

• Ability to monitor and maintain examination integrity.
• Capacity to follow directions and guidelines precisely.
• Commitment to safeguarding young people's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the examination room correctly.
• Admit candidates quietly and orderly.
• Ensure candidates have the right materials.
• Monitor during the examination vigilantly.
• Collect papers after the examination.

Skills

Attention to detail

Vigilance

Basic administrative skills

Job description

About us :

Oasis Academy Mayfield is a fantastic place to learn and work, and our aim is to become the exceptional school our community deserves. We are excited to welcome applications from future colleagues who share our enthusiasm for education and dedication to transforming the community we live in and serve. We value strong relationships with our parents and carers, and know that through working closely together it is ultimately our young people who benefit.

Our mission is focused around entitling our students, staff and community to an exceptional education. In order to achieve this we have four simple priorities.

• Excellent teaching
• Excellent outcomes
• Excellent entitlement

We place a high value on personal development and professional learning for our staff. We invest heavily in supporting the growth of our team believing that if our young people are surrounded by caring, committed and talented staff that they will be best placed to achieve remarkable success. Being part of Oasis a Multi Academy Trust, which has 3 secondary schools in Southampton, and a further 16 nationally, offers many opportunities for collaboration and professional learning; we are a family and work closely together to ensure that we deliver exceptional education at the heart of our local communities.

Job / Person Summary

We are looking for multiple committed and energetic people able to assist and support students with their Mock and GCSE examinations. Previous experience of invigilating is not a requirement as full training will be given. Our date for annual training of invigilators is planned for the week beginning 3 November 2025.

Key Skills

• Preparing the examination room, ensuring that tables are set out correctly, clocks are set at the correct time, basic equipment and water are available;
• Admitting candidates to the room in a quiet and orderly fashion, ensuring that they sit in the correct place as specified on the seating plan;
• Ensuring that candidates have the correct examination paper and relevant equipment;
• Conducting the examination according to the Examination guidelines and informing the lead invigilator and / or Examinations Officer of any misconduct or problems;
• Monitoring the conduct of the examination by being constantly vigilant and not doing any other task;
• Collecting in papers and equipment at the end of the examination and helping to sort them ready for dispatch to the Examinations board.

Application Procedure

Please take time to look over the recruitment information contained on our website. Further information and an application pack can be found on our website under Oasis Academy Mayfield jobs | OCL Careers.

Previous applicants need not apply

For further information or an informal discussion about the role and the Academy, please contact our Examinations Offer at the Academy.

Oasis Academy Mayfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Safeguarding Statement

Oasis Academy Mayfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.