Exam Invigilators

eTeach UK Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Monkton Wood Academy in Taunton is seeking Exam Invigilators to support busy exam periods. This casual role involves assisting with internal and external examinations under the direction of the Exams Officer, ensuring compliance with JCQ regulations and academy procedures.

You will work on a casual basis, called upon as needed, and help provide a positive exam experience, with flexible hours and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• practical experience of understanding and following processes and procedure.
• excellent interpersonal, good organisational and time management skills.
• the ability to keep calm under pressure or during unexpected circumstances.
• have a caring and understanding attitude, sensitive and responsive to the needs of our students.
• the capabilities to work as part of a team but also under own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Exams Officer, the Exams Invigilator will assist in the efficient delivery of internal and external exams.
• They will ensure that the conduct of internal and external examinations takes place in accordance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and academy procedures.
• The postholder will ensure the candidates exam experience is a positive and supportive one; enabling that each candidate has an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Skills

Practical procedures

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Caring attitude

Teamwork with initiative

Job description

Job Title: Exam Invigilators

Hourly Rate: £13.45 (Grade Aii) plus holiday pay

Contract Type: Casual Basis

Potential Start: As soon as possible

An opportunity to provide flexible, casual support to the academy team during busy exam periods: We are looking for Exam Invigilators to join our supportive and talented exam team at Monkton Wood Academy. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning. Our Academies need exam invigilators, readers and scribers to assist with scheduled exams across the Federation. As this is a casual position you will work when available and will be called upon when required to support the Academy during exam season. Under the direction of the Exams Officer, the Exams Invigilator will assist in the efficient delivery of internal and external exams. They will ensure that the conduct of internal and external examinations takes place in accordance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and academy procedures. The postholder will ensure the candidates exam experience is a positive and supportive one; enabling that each candidate has an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Exams Officer, the Exams Invigilator will assist in the efficient delivery of internal and external exams.
• They will ensure that the conduct of internal and external examinations takes place in accordance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and academy procedures.
• The postholder will ensure the candidates exam experience is a positive and supportive one; enabling that each candidate has an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

About you

• practical experience of understanding and following processes and procedure.
• excellent interpersonal, good organisational and time management skills.
• the ability to keep calm under pressure or during unexpected circumstances.
• have a caring and understanding attitude, sensitive and responsive to the needs of our students.
• the capabilities to work as part of a team but also under own initiative.

About Monkton Wood Academy

Monkton Wood Academy is an 11-18 school located in Monkton Heathfield, near Taunton. We are currently going through a period of change and rapid improvement as we seek to make Monkton Wood a place of academic excellence, where children can progress and thrive. We are developing a culture of high expectations and mutual respect, where students and staff can be successful in our roles and become the best possible version of ourselves. Monkton Wood has long been proud of its strong connections with the local community; our parents and our partners at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre are highly engaged in school life. It is incredibly important to us that our students develop a strong sense of belonging and confidence in their own ability to achieve well and to go on to serve their community.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment Dates: Closing Date: 19 November 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role.

Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.