Examination Invigilator at St Albans School

Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School; St Albans; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School invites applications for invigilators to support mock exams and the main exam year. Training is provided, and you will help run exams in line with JCQ and the school's guidelines.

Flexible candidates who communicate well, stay calm under pressure, and present a reassuring presence to candidates during assessments are encouraged to apply. The role supports safeguarding and safer recruitment checks; applicants should be willing to undergo child protection screening.

Qualifications

• No prior experience in invigilation is necessary as training will be provided.
• Ideal candidates will be flexible and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A confident and reassuring presence for candidates during exams.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the integrity of the external examination/assessment process.
• Ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with JCQ and the School's instructions.

Job description

About this Role

We are looking to add to our currentteam of invigilators for the forthcoming exam year. Our mock exam season runsthroughout January and the summer seasonbegins in early May 2027 and ends in late June 2027 (with training in November 2026). Invigilators havea key role in upholding the integrity of the external examination/assessmentprocess. Responsibilities include ensuringthat examinations are conducted according to JCQ, awarding bodies and theSchool's instructions.

No prior experience ininvigilation is necessary as training will be provided. Ideal candidates will beflexible, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be aconfident and reassuring presence for candidates during exams.

The School is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must thereforebe willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checksappropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and theDisclosure and Barring Service. StAlbans School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and thecreation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selectionsare made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background orprotected characteristic.

The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date,so early applications are encouraged.