Lead Exam Invigilator

Avanti Grange Secondary School; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

O2 discounts

Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers

NUS Card and CSSC membership

Well-being programs

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Job summary

Avanti Grange Secondary School is seeking a Lead Exam Invigilator to ensure examinations are conducted fairly and securely in line with JCQ and school requirements. You will lead a team, prepare rooms, admit candidates, and maintain strict procedures before, during and after each exam.

You will work closely with the Examinations Manager to coordinate sessions, manage materials securely and respond to incidents with a calm, reassuring presence for students and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team of invigilators.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly under examination conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the invigilator team in each examination session.
• Prepare rooms, seat candidates and distribute papers in line with regulations.
• Supervise candidates and handle incidents or irregularities calmly and promptly.
• Complete attendance registers, scripts collection and secure materials after each session.
• Attend required training and support additional examination duties.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Tools

JCQ regulations

Job description

About us and the role

We are seeking a Lead Exam Invigilator to join the team at Avanti Grange Secondary School, playing an important role in ensuring examinations are conducted fairly, securely and in accordance with examination regulations.

You will lead and support a team of invigilators, taking responsibility for the team within your allocated examination room and ensuring that all examination procedures are carried out accurately and in accordance with the relevant regulations. You will ensure examination rooms are well prepared and that all procedures are followed before, during and after each examination. You will help create a calm, welcoming and well‑organised environment in which every candidate feels supported and has an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Working closely with the Examinations Manager, you will help coordinate examination sessions, ensure examination materials remain secure and confidential, and respond appropriately to any incidents, emergencies or irregularities that may arise. You will also support candidates by providing clear instructions and maintaining a reassuring presence while ensuring the required examination standards are upheld.

This role would suit someone who is organised, attentive and confident in taking responsibility, with the ability to remain calm and focused while leading others and supporting students through their examinations.

What will you do?

• Lead and support the team of exam invigilators to ensure examinations are conducted fairly, securely and in accordance with JCQ, awarding body and Avanti Grange requirements.
• Prepare examination rooms, admit and seat candidates, distribute the correct papers and materials, and provide clear instructions in line with examination regulations.
• Supervise candidates throughout examinations, remaining vigilant to any incidents, irregularities or emergencies and ensuring these are managed and reported appropriately.
• Complete all required examination procedures, including attendance registers, checking candidate details, collecting scripts and securely returning examination materials following each session.
• Undertake required training and support additional examination‑related duties, including access arrangements, timetable clash supervision and maintaining the security of examination materials.

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well‑rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development
• LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well‑being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme