Exam Invigilators

St Barts; Newbury; On-site; GBP 35,286,000 - 35,840,000; Full time

Job summary

St Bart’s is seeking committed Exam Invigilators to support our main cohort of students and those with access arrangements during internal and external examinations. The role requires confident, flexible and reliable invigilators to work across various exam settings within our large 11-18 academy in West Berkshire.

Hours vary according to school needs; training is provided. Invigilators help uphold exam integrity and may work during peak periods as part of a safe, well-supported team.

Qualifications

• No previous experience is necessary.
• Full training will be provided.
• Good rapport with young people essential.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the integrity and security of the examination/assessment process.
• Conduct examinations in accordance with JCQ guidelines and Centre policies.
• Support students with access arrangements as required and adapt to different exam settings.

Skills

Confident

Flexible

Reliable

Job description

We are looking to appoint committed and enthusiastic Exam Invigilators to support our main cohort of students and students with access arrangements (e.g. reader/scribe), for both internal and external examinations.

As a large 11-18 school with a busy calendar of examinations, we are looking for confident, flexible and reliable Invigilators to work in a variety of exam settings, from whole-year exams to small groups and one-to-one exams.

There is a high level of contact with students in this role and a good rapport with young people is essential. You will have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the examination/assessment process and will conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Centre.

No previous experience is necessary and full training will be provided.

HOURS:

Hours will vary based on school needs and Invigilators’ availability.

The busiest exam periods are January, March, April-June and November. Invigilators need to work every three months at the very least, in line with the school’s Safer Recruitment policy. Please see Job Description for more specific duty time details. Invigilation duty time can sit outside our normal school day.

SALARY:

Exam Invigilators (General) £15.20 per hour (including holiday pay) equivalent to £25614.00

Exam Invigilators (Access Arrangements) £15.44 per hour (including holiday pay) equivalent to £26016.00

St Bart’s is a leading academy school (19 27 on roll with a Sixth Form of 600 ) in West Berkshire. Road links are good as we are close to the A34 and M4, as well as excellent public transport and within walking distance of Newbury train station.

To find out more about St Bart’s please do take a look at the supporting documents and watch our Headteacher’s Welcome Video on our website https://www.stbarts.co.uk/.

Closing date: Wednesday 14 October 2026.

If short-listed, you will be invited for a short interview on 21 October 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact us on 01635 521255 or email [e-mail].

All applicants shortlisted will be subject to an online search. Applicants should declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to them. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS enhanced check along with other relevant employment checks.