Exams Invigilator

Unity Schools Partnership; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education partnership is seeking an Exams Invigilator to supervise examinations at St Edwards Church of England Academy. The successful candidate will oversee exam conditions and assist with administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with regulations. This role requires reliability, effective communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly during exam periods. Ideal for those looking to contribute to a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary, but candidates must be reliable and available during exam periods.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Candidates should be confident and possess basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a team of examination invigilators.
• Supervise examinations to ensure adherence to regulations.
• Handle related administrative tasks.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Basic IT skills

Job description

Overview

St Edwards Church of England Academy Exams Invigilator Start date: 24 November 2025 (pending receipt of DBS and satisfactory references) Salary: Spine Point 3 (£13.98 per hour, plus holiday pay) PLEASE UPDATE TO CURRENT RATES

Contract

Contract Type: Casual

Responsibilities

• Develop a team of high-quality examination invigilators to cover internal and external exams.
• Supervise examinations to ensure that all regulations are adhered to and help with related administration such as preparing scripts for dispatch to the examining board.

Qualifications

• No experience is necessary however invigilators have to: be reliable, flexible and readily available during main exam periods
• Have effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• Be able to work well as part of a team
• Be confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in exam rooms
• Be able to give instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people
• Have basic IT skills (familiar with use of email, mobile phone messaging etc.)

Enquiries

For enquiries about the role, please contact Laura Harrison, Finance/Exams Officer on 01708 730462.

Application process

Closing date: 09:00am, Friday 17th October 2025

Interviews: W/B Monday 20th October 2025

Important notes

We may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form in full and satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post. Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If youd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we will facilitate this wherever we can to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We are keen to ensure we design an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups. Unity Schools Partnership, welcoming diversity.

Closing

CLOSING DATE 2025-10-17

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