Exams Invigilator

Every; Maidstone; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

New Line Learning Academy in Maidstone invites applications for an Exams Invigilator. This role supports internal and external examinations, ensuring strict adherence to exam regulations and safeguarding procedures. It is a zero-hour contract with work concentrated in May and June, and additional sessions in November/December and March.

Previous experience with secondary school pupils is beneficial. The position offers a friendly team environment and the chance to contribute to high standards of

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will work as part of a pool of invigilators.
• Experience with secondary school age students is advantageous.
• Zero-hour contract; main working months May/June, plus Nov/Dec and March.

Responsibilities

• Ensure JCQ and awarding body regulations are followed during exams.
• Be vigilant for malpractice and report concerns to Exams Officer.
• Distribute and collect exam papers.
• Be aware of any needs that candidates may have during an examination.
• Ensure that no inappropriate items are brought into the examination room.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Flexible

Organised

Education

Secondary Education

Job description

Salary: £13.57 per hour

Contract Type: Casual

Education Phases: Secondary;

Application Deadline: Monday, 12th October 2026

Interview Date: TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

Expected Working Start Date: November 2026

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

New Line Learning Academy is a good school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 900 pupils aged 11 to 16. New Line Learning are committed to the delivering the highest standard of education for the young people in our care. In return, we expect our pupils to be committed to their studies and strive to achieve their goals.

The ethos is clear; believe and achieve.

New Line Learning aims for all of its pupils to be well-motivated and self-aware learners, who can conduct themselves appropriately in a range of situations. Aiming to create an ethos and an environment in which pupils feel safe and in which they can learn to interact respectfully, sensibly and maturely with others. We want our pupils to develop into responsible citizens, playing an active part in the school, local and wider communities.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

What's in it for you?

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• A friendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications
• The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff.
• A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Weare looking for enthusiastic, reliable, flexible and organised individuals tojoin our Exams Invigilation Team. The main purpose of this role is tosupervise internal and external examinations, ensuring that the guidelines andregulations for the integrity and security of the exams and procedures arefollowed during examination sessions. Duties include, but are not limited to,the following:

• Toensure JCQ and awarding body regulations are followed during exams, for bothinternal and external examinations
• Bevigilant for instances of malpractice and report concerns to Exams Officer
• Distributeand collect exam papers
• Tobe aware of any needs that candidates may have during an examination.
• Toensure that no inappropriate/not allowed items are brought into an examinationroom.

Successfulcandidates will work as part of a pool of invigilators. Previous experience ofworking with secondary school age children would be a distinct advantage, aswould any previous supervisory experience.

Pleasenote that, due to the nature of this position, this is a zero-hour contractjob. The main working months will be May and June each year, but alsoNovember/December and March, plus other ad hoc times throughout the year.

Candidate Pack - Exam Invigilator FST 2026.pdf