Lead Exam Invigilator

Empowering Learning; City Of London; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Term-time/seasonal work

Islington location

Job summary

Empowering Learning is recruiting a Lead Exam Invigilator for Islington, London. This seasonal, term-time role oversees a team of invigilators and ensures examinations run securely and in line with JCQ regulations.

You will work closely with the Exams Officer and SLT to support students during examination periods. The role requires experience in exam invigilation with leadership capabilities, excellent organisation, and a calm, professional presence under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience as an exam invigilator, with team leadership desirable.
• Knowledge of JCQ regulations.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Calm under pressure and professional.
• DBS with Update Service or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of invigilators before, during, and after examinations.
• Ensure exams comply with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Prepare venues: seating plans, clocks, notices, equipment.
• Brief invigilators on procedures and requirements.
• Distribute and securely collect papers and scripts.
• Monitor rooms to maintain a calm, silent environment.
• Verify candidate identities and risks to exam integrity.
• Support approved access arrangements for candidates.
• Handle incidents professionally and escalate when needed.
• Complete attendance registers and required documentation accurately.
• Secure storage and return of exam materials.
• Coach new invigilators and promote best practice across the team.
• Collaborate with Exams Officer, SEND, staff and leaders for efficient exams

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

JCQ Regulations

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Lead Exam Invigilator – Islington, London

Contract: Seasonal (Term Time Only)
Salary: Competitive daily/hourly rate (dependent on experience)
Start Date: As required for the examination periods

An excellent secondary school in Islington is seeking an experienced and organised Lead Exam Invigilator to oversee the smooth and secure running of examinations throughout the academic year. This seasonal role is ideal for someone with previous exam invigilation experience who is confident leading a team and ensuring all examinations are conducted in accordance with JCQ regulations.

Working closely with the Exams Officer and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the examination process while creating a calm and supportive environment for students.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of exam invigilators before, during, and after examinations.
• Ensure all examinations are conducted in accordance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Prepare examination venues, including seating plans, exam materials, clocks, notices, and equipment.
• Brief invigilators on procedures, candidate requirements, and examination regulations.
• Distribute and securely collect examination papers and completed scripts.
• Monitor examination rooms, ensuring a calm, silent, and secure environment at all times.
• Verify candidate identities and ensure examination rules are followed.
• Support candidates with approved access arrangements, including extra time, readers, scribes, and rest breaks.
• Deal professionally with any incidents, disruptions, emergencies, or suspected malpractice, escalating concerns to the Exams Officer where appropriate.
• Complete attendance registers, seating plans, incident reports, and all required examination documentation accurately.
• Ensure examination materials are securely stored and returned following each session.
• Provide guidance and support to new invigilators and promote best practice across the team.
• Work collaboratively with the Exams Officer, SEND department, teaching staff, and senior leaders to ensure examinations run efficiently.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience as an Exam Invigilator, with experience leading a team highly desirable.
• A good understanding of JCQ examination regulations.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• A flexible and reliable approach during busy examination periods.
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and examination integrity.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• A welcoming and supportive secondary school environment.
• The opportunity to lead an experienced invigilation team.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• The chance to play a vital role in ensuring students have a positive examination experience.

If you are an experienced Exam Invigilator looking to take the next step into a leadership role, or you already have experience leading examination teams, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a thriving secondary school in Islington for the upcoming examination season.