Exam Invigilators

Bristol Brunel Academy; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing & progression programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Health benefits & gym discounts

Family leave options

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Bristol Brunel Academy is seeking Exam Invigilators to join the casual Exam Team during busy exam periods. You will be called upon to support during exam season, with responsibilities including setting up exam environments before the school day and assisting during exams.

The position offers flexible hours as exams vary, with a starting date in January 2027 and opportunities to work around the academic calendar. We value professionalism, reliability and student-focused support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Exam Team during busy exam periods.
• Work when available and be called upon to support during exam season.
• Assist with setting up exam environments before the school day and occasionally after it ends.

Skills

Process compliance

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Teamwork and initiative

Job description

Job Title:Exam Invigilators

Actual Hourly Rate:£13.45 - £13.68

Full Time Equivalent Salary:£25,949 - £26,392 (CLF Grade Aii) based on 37 hours per week, all year round.

Contract Type:Casual basis

Start Date:January 2027, pending the completion of pre-employment checks

Your opportunity to work on a casual basis supporting the Academy in busy exam periods:

We are looking for Exam Invigilators to join our supportive and talented Exam Team at Bristol Brunel Academy. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.

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.

This position requires flexibility as there are various mock and GCSE exams held throughout the academic year. The working hours for this role can vary as exam environments have to be set up before the beginning of the school day and on occasions can sometimes continue after the school day has finished.

About you:

You will have:

• practical experience of understanding and following processes and procedure.
• excellent interpersonal, good organisational and time management skills.
• have 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 Bristol BrunelAcademy:

Bristol Brunel Academy is aforward-thinkingacademy based in Speedwell, Bristol, which is rated 'Good' by Ofsted.We are consistently over-subscribed in every year group and have a positive and growing reputation within our community.

The academy celebrates diversity and serves a vibrant multi-cultural in-take, which reflects our local community. Bristol Brunel's leadership and staff are passionate about the development of equality, diversity and inclusion and want this to be reflected throughout the academy, including within the staff team.

Our students are proud to attend Bristol Brunel, are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our community.All ofour studentsbenefitfrom a hugely positive and supportive learning environment and contemporary facilities.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 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 meaningful difference to the lives of others. 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 timeline:

Closing Date: 1 November 2026

Shortlisting Date: 3 November 2026

Interviews: To be confirmed

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.