Lead Exam Invigilator – Casual, School Examinations

ISC group; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits & CPD

Lunch included

Sport club membership

Job summary

New Hall School is seeking a highly organised Lead Examination Invigilator (casual) to join our Examinations team in Chelmsford. You will supervise examinations, set up venues and chair a team of invigilators, ensuring all procedures align with JCQ guidelines and safeguarding policies.

The role involves providing professional service to students and families, attending team meetings and training, and upholding a calm, secure exam environment while supporting staff and maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of aims and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day school.
• Previous invigilation experience.
• Previous experience of working in a school or similar educational environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with students, staff and families.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise effectively, and work under pressure.
• Commitment to supporting student wellbeing and pastoral care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of invigilators within an examination venue and ensure all invigilators are aware of their roles and always adhere to examination procedures.
• Be familiar with and understand the rules set out in the JCQ publication ‘Instructions for Conducting Examinations’.
• Assist in the setting up of examination venues.
• Direct candidates to seats before examinations and ensure no prohibited items are brought in; securely store any collected items and pass to the Examinations Manager.
• Work cooperatively to create a safe, purposeful and positive working environment for students and staff.
• Collect and collate scripts at the end of examinations in accordance with procedures and ensure they are kept secure and passed to the Examinations Manager.
• Foster good working relationships based on care, trust and respect.

Job description

New Hall School is seeking a highly organised Lead Examination Invigilator (casual) to join our Examinations team in Chelmsford. You will supervise examinations, set up venues and chair a team of invigilators, ensuring all procedures align with JCQ guidelines and safeguarding policies.

The role involves providing professional service to students and families, attending team meetings and training, and upholding a calm, secure exam environment while supporting staff and maintaining accurate