External and Internal Exam Invigilator

Lytham St Annes High School; Lytham Moss; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Lytham St Annes High School is seeking External and Internal Exam Invigilators to supervise examinations and help ensure they run smoothly and efficiently. The role is casual during examination periods (November, December, May and June) and follows a term-time Monday to Friday pattern.

Join a team that maintains a calm, professional exam environment. Prior invigilator experience is helpful but not essential; reliability, punctuality and the ability to follow procedures accurately are key traits

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately and calmly.
• Previously worked as an examination invigilator or in an educational setting is helpful but not essential.
• Willingness to work flexibly during examination periods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise candidates during examinations in accordance with school and Exam Board requirements.
• Help prepare the examination environment for smooth running.
• Welcome candidates, check seating and distribute papers and materials.
• Monitor conduct and respond to queries in line with regulations.
• Escort candidates as needed and collect materials at end of exams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Calm under pressure

Follow procedures

Job description

External and Internal Exam Invigilator

Casual hours during examination periods (November, December, May and June) | Term time | Monday to Friday

NJC Support Staff Grade 4, SCP 6 | £13.92 per hour

Are you reliable, organised and calm under pressure? Do you have excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for reliable and committed External and Internal Exam Invigilators to join our examinations team and help ensure that our internal and external examinations run smoothly and efficiently.

Working as part of a team of invigilators, you will supervise students undertaking examinations in accordance with school and Exam Board requirements. You will help to create the calm, professional and well-organised environment students need to perform at their best.

A day in your role could see you:

1. Helping to prepare for the smooth and efficient running of examinations.
2. Welcoming candidates into the examination room and helping them find their allocated seats.
3. Distributing question papers, answer booklets and other examination materials.
4. Supervising candidates quietly and unobtrusively throughout examinations.
5. Ensuring examination regulations relating to conduct and communication are followed.
6. Responding appropriately to candidates' queries in line with examination regulations.
7. Reporting any behaviour concerns or breaches of examination regulations promptly.
8. Escorting and supervising candidates who need to leave the examination room in an emergency.
9. Collecting examination papers and materials carefully and in the correct order at the end of each examination.

What we're looking for

You’ll be reliable, punctual and responsible, with excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work. You’ll be confident following instructions, procedures and regulations accurately and consistently, while remaining calm, observant and vigilant for sustained periods.

You’ll work effectively as part of a team while also being comfortable working independently and maintaining a professional and unobtrusive manner when supervising students. You’ll also need to be flexible during examination periods to meet the operational needs of the school.

Previous experience as an examination invigilator, working within a school or educational setting, or working with young people would be helpful, but isn't essential. An awareness of examination procedures and regulations would also be advantageous.

Most importantly, we’re looking for calm, dependable and diligent people who understand the stress’ students undergo during examinations and the importance of creating a calm, fair and well-organised examination environment.

If you’re organised, attentive and looking for a flexible role where you can make an important contribution to school life, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: Friday 2nd October

Interviews: Friday 9th October

Our commitment to a safe and respectful environment

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We do not tolerate discrimination and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We provide equal access, services, and care regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity/expression/trans status, race, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. This includes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment of any kind. We believe that all individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace and online community free from harassment, intimidation, and discrimination. We encourage open communication, provide clear reporting mechanisms for misconduct, and conduct thorough investigations. We expect everyone interacting with us to uphold these standards.

All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college’s commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children; anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately. Please note that we reserve the right to review your online presence in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.