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Teaching Vacancies; Ottery St Mary; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The King's School invites applications for Examination Invigilators to supervise examinations, handle confidential papers and maintain records. Training will be provided, and no prior experience is required although experience with young people is an advantage.

Sessions run in the morning 08:00–12:00 and afternoon 12:30–16:00; work is on a variable hours basis across the academic year. You may shadow an invigilator for a morning and an afternoon session.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training will be provided.
• Experience with young people is an advantage.
• Strong communication and literacy; ability to work as part of a team and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during examinations and handle confidential papers and records.
• Ensure examination security and proper handling of documentation.
• Shadow an experienced invigilator for a morning and an afternoon session.

Skills

Communication skills

Literacy

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint several enthusiastic Examination Invigilators to join our current team. The successful candidates do not need specific experience as training will be given. Although not essential, experience of working with young people (ideally in a school environment) would be an advantage. You will be responsible for the supervision of students, confidential examination papers/documentation and information relating to students and their assessment records. This post requires strong communication skills, a good level of literacy, the ability to work as part of a team, as well as the ability to show initiative.

We have work available throughout the academic year, please see the accompanying letter on our website for further details. Examination sessions run in the morning from 08:00-12:00, and in the afternoon from 12:30-16:00. Each session lasts for approximately 3-4 hours. Work is available on a variable hour’s basis, dependent on availability. We are specifically looking to recruit invigilators who are able to invigilate year-on-year. Training in preparation for this role will be delivered in person and online. There will be an opportunity to shadow an experienced invigilator for a morning and an afternoon session.

What the school offers its staff

“A mindbogglingly good, state comprehensive. Proving that consistent, well-managed, well-resourced, well-delivered and kind education for all can, and does, make a difference to a community.” (The Good Schools Guide, 2025)

The King's School is an 11-18 comprehensive school, which takes great pride in the promotion of excellence in teaching and learning, pastoral care and extra-curricular activities. Our core purpose of 'Achievement for All' encourages every student to develop their skills, interests and talents, not just through academic achievement but also through a rich variety of enrichment opportunities including house competitions, extra-curricular clubs, trips and visits.

Further details about the role

The closing date is 9am on Thursday 15th October 2026. It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Friday 23rd October 2026.

Commitment to safeguarding

When applying for the role, it is important that you refer to the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and the DBS Disclosure Policy, which can be found on our website (About Us – Policy Documents). We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of students so all staff are enhanced DBS checked.