Examination Invigilators

Sapientia Education Trust; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Fakenham Academy is seeking Exam Invigilators to support the Examinations Officer and ensure the smooth conduct of public examinations in line with JCQ regulations. Invigilators work on a flexible basis, with no guaranteed minimum hours, and must be available for main exams in May and June, with mock exams in February, April and November.

Successful applicants should be able to offer a minimum of 3 days during the exams.

Qualifications

• Good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Able to work in partnership with teaching and support staff to deliver the service.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up exam venues, including laying out stationary and papers.
• Organise students on arrival, prior to the exam, and issuing the relevant exam instructions.
• Ensure exam venues remain quiet during exams.
• Remain vigilant during exams without disturbing students.
• Deal with queries raised by students appropriately, seeking advice where necessary.

Skills

Flexible hours

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Literacy and numeracy

Job description

Examination Invigilators

Location: Fakenham Academy, Fakenham

Salary: £14.78 per hour (including holiday pay)

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Fakenham Academy is a local school with high ambitions and a key drive for continuous improvement. We believe that education is the key to transforming life chances, and that by creating an outstanding learning environment where all students are happy and taught well, we will enhance their prospects to become productive, successful citizens of the future. Our core standards include high expectations of everyone in our learning community; good discipline consistently applied; reliably good quality teaching; a commitment from parents to work in partnership with the academy and respectful, positive relationships between everyone in our learning community. For us it is about educating the whole child through a diverse and broad curriculum and making sure they are prepared to enter today’s modern world, as well rounded capable young men and women.

THE ROLE

Fakenham Academy is looking to recruit Exam Invigilators to provide support to the Exams Officer and be responsible for the efficient conduct of public examinations in accordance with the regulations of the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).

Exam Invigilators are required to work on a flexible basis, at mutually agreed times. There is no guarantee of regular work or a guaranteed minimum of hours per year. Exam Invigilators are required to work at various times during the year for both public examination and mocks and are expected to be available for main exams (May and June). Our mocks are scheduled in February, April and November. Successful applicants should be able to offer a minimum of 3 days during the exams.

Invigilator training is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 4 January 2027, so you will need to be available to attend this training if your application was successful.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The professional competencies expected of an Exam Invigilator are:

• Be able to work flexibly;
• Have effective organisational skills;
• Have excellent communication skills to respond to staff and students.

The personal competencies expected of an Exam Invigilator are:

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The qualifications and experience required of an Exam Invigilator are:

• A good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Able to work in partnership with a wide range of teaching and support staff members to deliver the service to the Academy and its students;
• Be able to work with minimal supervision and initiative.

General Responsibilities

The Exam Invigilators provide support to the Examinations Officer and are responsible for the efficient conduct of public examinations in accordance with the regulations of the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).

The post-holder will have access to and be responsible for confidential information and documentation, they must ensure confidential or sensitive material is handled appropriately and accurately.

Specific Responsibilities

A non-exhaustive list of specific responsibilities for the role is below and you will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required.

• Complete annual Safeguarding Training and any additional safeguarding training update sessions organised during the academic year;
• Complete all statutory on-line training requested by HR through the iHasco training portal;
• Be familiar with the regulations relating to the conduct of examinations;
• Assist with setting up exam venues, including laying out stationary and papers;
• Assist with the completion of seating plans;
• Organise students on arrival, prior to the exam, and issuing the relevant exam instructions;
• Ensure exam venues remain quiet;
• Remain vigilant during exams, without disturbing the students;
• Deal with queries raised by students appropriately, seeking advice where necessary;

Deadline for Applications: Noon on Monday 5 October 2026

Interview date: Monday 12 October 2026