Exam Invigilators

Winterstoke Hundred Academy; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Winterstoke Hundred Academy is seeking Exam Invigilators to support during busy exam periods. This casual role offers flexible calls to work when required, under the Exams Officer to ensure JCQ-compliant exam delivery and a positive candidate experience.

The position requires you to follow procedures, interact well with students and staff, stay calm under pressure, and work both in a team and independently as needed. The academy values diversity and inclusion in its exam team.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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, assist in the efficient delivery of internal and external exams.
• Ensure that the conduct of internal and external examinations takes place in accordance with JCQ regulations and academy procedures.
• 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 processes

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Caring attitude

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Job Title:Exam Invigilators

Hourly Rate:£13.45 (Grade Aii)

Contract Type:Casual Basis

Potential Start: January 2027 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)

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 Winterstoke Hundred 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.

About you:

You will have:

• 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.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

AboutWinterstokeHundred Academy:

WinterstokeHundred Academy have students in all year groups, being oversubscribed in Years 7 to 10. Year 11 who were our first cohort of learners are a slightly smallercohortand we have a thriving sixth form with students in Years 12 and 13. The development of the new building, which opened in 2024, saw us nearing capacity as a split-site, medium-scale 11-19 Academy. We celebrate the fact that, as a new provision, our culture,ethosand values have been ours to define from the beginning, and we are able to decide what is important to take with us into the future as we grow.

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. Over 59% of the students who attend John Cabot Academy are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including 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: 13 November 2026

Shortlisting Date: 20 November 2026

Interviews: 27 November 2026

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs - a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

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.