Examinations Invigilator

King-Edward; Bath; On-site; GBP 1,534,000 - 2,185,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free refreshments

On-site gym access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee assistance packages

Eye care support

Job summary

King-Edward in Bath is seeking an Examinations Invigilator on a casual, zero-hours basis. Shifts run mornings (8am–12:30pm) and afternoons (1pm–6pm latest) during mock and main exam seasons (Jan/Feb and May/June).

You will cover a minimum of 10 sessions across mock and main exams and support accessibility arrangements for candidates. Responsibilities include preparing rooms, supervising examinations, taking attendance and seating plans, collecting scripts, and upholding safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow regulations, procedures and instructions consistently.
• Confident using basic IT systems, including Microsoft Office.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and materials in advance of exam sessions.
• Ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with exam board regulations.
• Supervise candidates throughout examinations, maintaining a calm and orderly environment.
• Complete attendance records, seating plans and other examination documentation accurately.
• Support candidates with access arrangements, including extra time and laptop use.
• Collect completed examination scripts at the end of each session.
• Uphold confidentiality, safeguarding responsibilities and the integrity of the examination process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Regulations compliance

MS Office

Reliability

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Examinations Invigilator

Application Deadline: 2 October 2026

Department: Senior School

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: Bath

Reporting To: Caroline Cameron-Davis (Exams Officer)

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Casual Hours Contract

Invigilators are required to invigilate exams:

Morning: From 8am to 12.30pm

Afternoon: From 1pm to 6pm (latest)

Exams Season:

Mock exams are held in January & February and the main exam season is in May & June.

Invigilators are required to cover a minimum of 10 sessions in both the mock exams and the main exams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and materials in advance of exam sessions.
• Ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with exam board regulations.
• Supervise candidates throughout examinations, maintaining a calm and orderly environment.
• Complete attendance records, seating plans and other examination documentation accurately.
• Support candidates with access arrangements, including extra time and laptop use.
• Collect completed examination scripts at the end of each session.
• Uphold confidentiality, safeguarding responsibilities and the integrity of the examination process.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow regulations, procedures and instructions consistently.
• Confident using basic IT systems, including Microsoft Office.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and professional integrity.

Benefits

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Free refreshments and fruit.
• Employee assistance packages - AIG SmartHealth and L&G Sparks.
• Recently refurbished gym on-site and access to gym membership offer for the University of Bath.
• Tax-efficient Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Pilates classes for staff, with colleagues also welcome to join the Senior School's weekly lunchtime Running Club.
• Support towards prescription glasses and eye tests.