Invigilator

Thomas Deacon Education Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is seeking an Invigilator for Thomas Deacon Academy in Peterborough. This casual role supports exam management, supervising sessions, helping students before and during exams, and ensuring a calm, fair testing environment in line with exam regulations.

The ideal candidate is reliable, punctual and professional with attention to detail and good communication. Full training and safeguarding guidance are provided, and availability to work during key exam periods is

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or exam setting is beneficial but not essential.
• Full training and safeguarding guidance will be provided.
• Availability to work a minimum of three days per week during key exam periods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise exam sessions to ensure fairness and compliance with regulations.
• Assist students before and during exams and maintain a calm, focused environment.
• Attend half-day invigilator training sessions on 1 October and 1 March.
• Work as part of the Exams Team to support smooth exam delivery.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Focus

Job description

Invigilator at Thomas Deacon Academy

Job Reference

EDV/2026/TDA/18663

Location

Queen's Gardens, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2UW

Contract Type

Casual Contract

Contract Term

Not Applicable

Salary

£12.71 per hour plus holiday pay

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 21st Sep, 2026

Start Date

October 2026

Positions Available

1

About this Role

Invigilator

Contract: Casual

Salary: £12.71 per hour plus holiday pay

Site: Thomas Deacon Academy

Closing date: 9am on Monday 21st Sept

Start date: Oct 2026

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Do you have the confidence to help students perform at their best?

Can you show compassion and courtesy while maintaining high standards?

Do you have the commitment, curiosity and courage to play a key role in exam success?

If so, Thomas Deacon Academy is looking for you!

Your role:

As an Invigilator at Thomas Deacon Academy, you'll help ensure examinations run smoothly, fairly and in accordance with exam regulations. Working as part of a supportive Exams Team, you'll supervise exam sessions, assist students before and during exams, and help create a calm, focused environment where every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.

We're looking for reliable, punctual and professional individuals with excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to remain focused throughout exam sessions. Previous experience in a school or exam setting is beneficial but not essential, as full training and safeguarding guidance will be provided.

Availability Requirements:

To be considered, applicants must be available to work a minimum of three days per week between 8:30am and 4:00pm during the key exam periods of November, April, May and June. Due to the nature of the role, this availability is essential.

Successful applicants must also be available to attend half-day invigilator training sessions on 1 October and 1 March.

Why work for us?

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a successful and supportive academy community where your contribution genuinely matters. You'll receive training and ongoing support, gain valuable experience in an educational environment and join a team that lives its values of compassion, confidence, courtesy, commitment, curiosity and courage every day.

The role offers flexible casual work that fits around other commitments while providing the satisfaction of helping young people during one of the most important stages of their school journey.

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education." To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of new employees highly rate our induction programme, and 91% of staff are proud to work here (2025 staff survey).

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.