Examination Invigilator Sturminster Newton High School

Dorset Council; Sturminster Newton; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Sturminster Newton High School is seeking reliable, organised exam invigilators to support the smooth running of examinations. You will help create a calm environment, ensure exam regulations are followed and supervise students during exams.

Training will be provided; experience with SEND students is a bonus. You will be part of safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS, with the role UK-based.

Qualifications

• Be caring and supportive
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Have the ability to empathise with students
• Be flexible, reliable and well organised
• Be able to use a range of strategies to deal with students under pressure and with behavioural needs
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and work well with colleagues
• Be a team player who will go the extra mile to support students

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms prior to student arrival
• Distribute and collect exam materials as required
• Ensure the integrity of the examination process is maintained
• Supervise students throughout the duration of the exam

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Reliability

Organised

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

About the role

Sturminster Newton High School is seeking reliable, organised, and attentive individuals to join our team of Exam Invigilators. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the smooth running of examinations. You will help create a calm environment for students, ensuring exam regulations are followed. A comprehensive induction will be provided before commencing in role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare exam rooms prior to student arrival
• Distribute and collect exam materials as required.
• Ensure the integrity of the examination process is maintained.
• Supervise students throughout the duration of the exam.

The successful candidate will:

• Be caring and supportive
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Have the ability to empathise with students
• Be flexible, reliable and well organised
• Be able to use a range of strategies to deal with students under pressure and also individual behavioural needs
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues
• Have the ability to be a team player who will go the extra mile to support students and who will enjoy the challenges of this role

We are particularly keen to hear from caring, supportive adults to assist our SEND students with their examination access arrangements, such as the use of a reader or scribe. Whilst no experience is needed as training will be given, experience of working with young people would be an advantage.

£13.48 Hourly
Grade 3, Scale Point 4: £13.48 per hour

Closing Date: 9:00am, Wed 11th Nov, 2026

Further Information

We warmly encourage a visit the school prior to application. Our Exams Manager, Emily Brooks is also available to have an informal discussion with interested applicants about the role. Please contact her on [e-mail] to find out more.

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SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.