Examination Invigilator

Sir William Ramsay School; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Sir William Ramsay School is seeking an Examinations Invigilator on a zero hours, casual basis to support internal and external examinations during the academic year. The role is anchored in maintaining a calm environment and ensuring candidates have the materials and information needed for each exam, under the supervision of the Examinations Officer.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, punctual, a confident communicator, and able to work well in a team.

Qualifications

• No age or experience profile in mind.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Confident communicator.
• Able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a calm examination environment and provide candidates with start and finish times information.
• Ensure candidates have all necessary materials and information for each exam.
• Report to the Examinations Officer and manage student behaviour and requests during the exam.
• Adhere to safeguarding and DBS checks and follow exam procedures as required.

Job description

Sir William Ramsay School

Part of Insignis Academy Trust

We have an exciting opportunity to join our successful, vibrant community as an

Examination Invigilator

Start Date - ASAP

Zero hours/casual contract (£14.44 per hour)

Start date - as soon as possible

Closing date: Monday 23rd November 2026 at 12 noon

The opportunity

We are looking to expand our current team of dedicated staff. Employment will be on a casual basis and will be required for internal and external examinations during the academic year.

About the role

As an Examinations Invigilator, you will ensure a calm environment, giving candidate’s confidence in the process as well as giving out vital information such as start and finish times. Reporting to the Examinations Officer, the successful candidate is also expected to ensure examination candidates have all the materials and information needed for each exam, and manage student behaviour and requests throughout the exam.

About you

We look for talented individuals who

Possess a positive interest in young people and their education.

Are reliable and punctual.

Are confident communicators.

Are able to work as part of a team

We have no age or experience profile in mind.

For any enquiries relating to the position please contact the Trust’s Human Resources Team, either by email [e-mail] or by telephone [phone], who will be happy to help.

Closing date - Monday 23rd November 2026 at 12 noon

Insignis Academy Trust operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices, and the successful candidates will be required to undertake the completion of satisfactory checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical report, confirmation of qualifications, documentation to prove Right to Work in the UK and a prohibition from teaching check.

We encourage and value candidates who have varied lived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements in the world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in the Equalities Act 2010). We are committed to continued development of a community that is representative of the environment in which we work and in nurturing an equitable society.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

The Insignis Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.