Exam Invigilators

SJB; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

St John the Baptist School in Woking seeks enthusiastic Exam Invigilators to supervise exams and ensure smooth running of sessions from December to July. Training will be provided and some sessions may require readers or scribes for individual students.

Morning and afternoon slots are available, with a casual, flexible schedule and on-site parking. Applicants should have GCSE English and Maths, be reliable, and communicate clearly.

Qualifications

• GCSE level English and Maths or equivalent.
• Ability to follow instructions and work reliably under supervision.
• Willingness to undergo training to become reader/scribe for individuals if required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during internal and external exams in a dedicated exams hall.
• Maintain exam integrity by following procedures and reporting irregularities promptly.
• Be flexible with hours and participate in training to support reader/scribe duties when needed.

Skills

Clear English

Punctual

Empathetic

Communication skills

Reliable

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

# Exam InvigilatorsEmployer: St John The Baptist SchoolLocation: Woking, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: CasualSalary: £14.95 per hour including holiday payPosted: 30th September 2026Expires: 11th November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 1st December 2026Job ID: 1576002* Share :* Print**St John the Baptist School is a successful school and sixth form based in Woking, Surrey**We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, flexible and reliable Exam Invigilators to join our existing friendly exams team to supervise students taking external and internal exams. Exams run from December to April with the main external exam season running from May to July. Morning sessions begin at 8.30am, generally finishing around 11.30am. Afternoon sessions start at 12.30pm, usually finishing by 3.30pm. Exact dates will be confirmed in advance, with the possibility of additional sessions being offered later as unexpected situations arise.Although most of our students will sit exams in our dedicated exams hall, our Exams Invigilators may also need to give additional support to those students sitting exams individually by becoming a reader and/or scribe. No previous experience is necessary as full training and support will be given.**Location**: Woking, Surrey - 15 minute walk from the train station and excellent transport links via A3 and M25**Post:** Exam Invigilator**Contract type**: Casual**Hours:** Flexible - as required**Start Date**: December 2026**Salary:** £14.95 including 15% holiday pay**Free onsite parking****About You:**Successful candidates should be good communicators, educated to at least GCSE level in English and Maths. You should be reliable, punctual and empathic towards our students. Be able to follow instructions, have clear spoken English and be able to stand/walk about for up to 3 hours. Often unexpected situations arise during exams so a flexible approach, thinking about what needs doing and being able to switch priorities is also an important aspect of the role. **A committed approach to your allocated dates is vital.**You should be willing to undergo the necessary training to also become a reader and/or scribe on a one to one basis. This training will make the role more varied as well as increase the number of hours we are able to offer you over each season. Invigilators are paid for the number of invigilation hours worked and we ask that you are available for a minimum of five sessions a week, during exam times.**About our School**St John the Baptist School, part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, is a highly successful, over-subscribed mixed Catholic school and sixth form based in Woking, Surrey.We are incredibly proud of our school community and in particular our students who are hardworking, well-balanced and enjoy both learning and spending time with each other and our staff. We work in a very positive culture and strive to make all students’ time at school some of the happiest times of their lives.Our staff are vibrant, enthusiastic, and passionate about ensuring our students get the very best deal. Standards at SJB are high and academic progress excellent. We work closely with the Xavier Teaching School Hub, Teach SouthEast SCITT and Schools Alliance for Excellence (SAfE) and lead the North East Hans and Surrey Maths Hub.**Our Ethos:**SJB is a community where every individual is highly valued and where care and concern for others is central to our work. We aim to blend academic learning with excellence pastoral care so that all students and staff thrive and feel successful.Please do get in touch if you would like to come and visit us and find out more about this vacancy.### Attachments12 Reasons to work at SJBCES Application form - Notes to ApplicantsXavier Recruitment PolicyXCET Privacy Notice for Job ApplicantsInvigilator Application Pack - Oct 2026### Safeguarding Statement:This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.