Exam Invigilators

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Altus Education Partnership is seeking Casual Invigilators for Kingsway Park High School in Rochdale. The role requires a calm, professional presence during exams and strict adherence to JCQ regulations.

It offers flexible hours during peak examination periods and a chance to support students in a key educational stage. You will supervise examinations, assist with room preparation, and maintain secure handling of papers.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication across a range of settings.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Reliable and professional approach, with discretion and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise examinations and ensure JCQ regulations are followed.
• Prepare examination rooms and securely handle papers and materials.
• Provide reader/scribe support and calm, reassuring supervision for students.
• Collaborate with the team and attend required training and meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Job description

Casual Invigilator Advertisement

Job Title: Casual Invigilator
Location: Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Contract: Casual
Start Date: As soon as possible

Kingsway Park High School is seeking to appoint reliable, professional and enthusiastic Casual Invigilators to join our examinations team. We are looking for individuals who can provide a calm and professional presence during examination periods, ensuring examinations are conducted in accordance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and school procedures. This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexible working opportunities and who are committed to supporting young people at an important stage of their education.

We require a professional and dependable individual who will:

• Maintain the integrity and security of all examination processes.
• Ensure examinations are conducted in line with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Create a calm and supportive environment for students during examinations.
• Support students fairly and consistently while maintaining examination conditions.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• Work flexibly during key examination periods throughout the academic year.

Examination Administration and Invigilation

• Supervise examinations under the direction of the Exams Officer and examinations team.
• Ensure examination rooms are prepared and ready for candidates before the scheduled start time.
• Maintain the secure handling of examination papers and materials at all times.
• Ensure all examination regulations and procedures are followed consistently.
• Monitor candidates throughout examinations and address issues in accordance with examination procedures.
• Deal appropriately with any incidents or emergencies that arise during examinations.
• Assist with the collection, checking and collation of examination scripts.

Student Support

• Act as a reader, scribe or invigilator for individual students or small groups where required.
• Provide a calm, professional and reassuring presence for students undertaking examinations.
• Support arrangements for clash candidates where necessary.

Team Contribution

• Work collaboratively as part of the invigilation team and attend training sessions and meetings as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Demonstrate flexibility to support the needs of the examinations process, particularly during peak examination periods.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to give clear instructions confidently to groups of students.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A professional, reliable and approachable manner.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to confidentiality, equality and safeguarding.
• Flexibility to work during the main examination periods in November, December, January, May and June.

As part of Altus Education Partnership, you will join a growing and ambitious Multi Academy Trust with a strong reputation for educational excellence, staff development and community impact.

The deadline for applications is Monday 2nd November 2026 (to arrive no later than 12:00 midday).

Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 9th November 2026.

Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE, the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates. It is also Trust policy to contact at least one reference prior to interview.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.