Lead Exam Invigilator — Drive Fair, Secure Exams

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

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.