Examinations Invigilators

Portsmouth High School - GDST; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Free staff lunch during ad hoc hours

Flexible pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Portsmouth High School (GDST) is seeking Examinations Invigilators on a casual, zero-hours basis for the May–June exam period. The role offers GDST Grade 2 pay from £27,132 pro rata (hourly £14.49).

Successful candidates will work to maintain the integrity of the exam process and follow established procedures. Training is paid at other times in the year as required.

Qualifications

• Calm and reassuring demeanour.
• Comfortable following a routine.
• Able to maintain vigilance for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examination sessions in accordance with regulations.
• Uphold integrity and security of the external examination process.
• Be available during May and June and attend paid training when scheduled.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Job description

School name: Portsmouth High School, Kent Road, Southsea, PO5 3EQ

Required from: March 2027

Hours: Casual (zero hours basis)

Salary: GDST Grade 2 (from £27,132 pro rata, ie: hourly rate of £14.49)

We are seeking to recruit Examinations Invigilators to have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the external examination process. The successful candidates will have a calm and reassuring demeanour, be comfortable with following a routine, and be able to maintain vigilance for extended periods of time.

Invigilators are responsible for conducting examination sessions in the presence of candidates, ensuring that the examination is conducted according to regulations. Work is predominately in the months of May and June for the external exam season; paid training will be provided at other times in the year (and is a mandatory element of the role).

On a typical examination day, invigilators will need to be available from 8:30 am to facilitate the set-up of morning exams (12:45 pm for afternoon sessions). Invigilators may be required to supervise candidates over lunchtime and should be aware that on some occasions examinations can extend to 5pm. Flexibility is essential, as these timings are subject to change depending on the examination.

The school:

Portsmouth High School has been educating girls since 1882. The school is located in Southsea, an attractive region on the south coast which has retained much of its original Georgian character. We have an enviable reputation for academic success, with hard working students, specialist teachers, disciplined classes and highly regarded, traditional courses which give our girls a firm foundation for excellence.

We are a welcoming and caring community, committed to staff well-being. Benefits include:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Membership of a flexible pension plan.
• Free staff lunch during ad hoc hours worked.
• A great working environment, atmosphere and location.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Applications

The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 30 November 2026.

Interview date Thursday 3 December 2026 tbc.