Forest Hill School - Senior Examination Invigilator

Lewisham Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Forest Hill School in London is seeking experienced Senior Examination Invigilators to support the Examinations Office throughout the academic year. The role requires reliability, vigilance and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

You will supervise public and internal examinations, ensuring strict examination conditions and the flexibility to be called in at short notice. The position is on a zero-hour contract with hours as required.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work as part of a team.
• Commit to working throughout the examination period.
• Experience in Exam Invigilating.

Responsibilities

• Supervise examinations to maintain integrity and fairness.
• Assist in the administration of public and internal exams.
• Be available during examination periods as required.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

Job Description

FOREST HILL SCHOOL

Dacres Road, London SE23 2XN

Boys 11-16, Mixed 16-18

Tel. [phone]

www.foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk

Senior Examination Invigilator

Start: November 2026

Salary range: Scale 5, point 13

Actual salary approximately £19.10 per hour

Zero Hour Contract

Hours as and when required

Forest Hill School is a thriving and aspirational comprehensive school in south-east London providing high-quality education to boys aged 11-18. We are a community which is wholly reflective of this district of London, teaching pupils from all backgrounds and of all abilities. We also have a highly successful joint Sixth Form provision with Sydenham School for male and female students.

We wish to appoint Invigilators to work within the Examination office to join our friendly team in the running of all public and internal examinations at the school throughout the academic year. The post would be ideally suited to applicants who are highly organised, vigilant and reliable, have excellent attention to detail and have the ability to remain calm under pressure and the flexibility to be called in at short notice

You will need:

• To be reliable and punctual
• Have excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively
• To enjoy working as part of a team and with young people
• To commit to working throughout the examination period
• Experience in Exam Invigilating

In return we can offer you:

• A thriving and vibrant school with high aspirations for all
• Students who enjoy school and are actively engaged in their learning
• An opportunity to develop the role to provide innovative solutions for the future

Closing date for applications is 12 noon Monday 28th September 2026.

Safeguarding Statement

Forest Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Forest Hill School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure for the Disclosure and Barring Service.