Exam Invigilators
| Posting date: | 20 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3BT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 1b97fad3-d51c-42f8-b7e6-09e4f6221edd |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to think on feet, work on own initiative and find solutions to problems
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with matters calmly and swiftly
• Ability to work as a member of a team and be accountable
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• Experience of working with secondary school age children
• Supervision experience (desirable)
• Commitment to upholding the school ethos including; spiritual life, use of authority and maintaining discipline
• Values all children equally
• Conducts oneself with humour, diplomacy and integrity
• Motivation to work in a school with children and young people
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment
• Willingness to take part in appropriate training and personal and professional development
• Willingness to work at late notice and be available for work during exam period (May/ June) and at other points in the year.
• Willingness to be able to work between 8.00 am and 5.30 pm. Exam sessions are up to three hours, so invigilation sessions may be up to four hours in some instances.
What the school offers its staff
At Notre Dame the ongoing professional development of all staff is a key priority. Our view is that we can always improve, not because we are not good enough but because we can be even better at what we do and that this in turn will ensure the very best outcomes for our students. We also aim to help staff to be ready for their ‘next step’ in their careers whatever that might be.
Further details about the role
We are looking to appoint to the following post as soon as possible:
Exam Invigilators
Sheffield NJC Pay Point 5 - £13.26 per hour
To work during exam and assessment periods throughout the academic year
We are seeking five reliable and conscientious individuals to join our team as Exam Invigilators. This vital role ensures that examinations are conducted fairly, securely, and in line with JCQ and NDHS regulations.
As an Invigilator, you will:
• Supervise examination sessions and maintain a calm, supportive environment for candidates. This will include working as a team in the main halls, as well as alone in a smaller room.
• Uphold the integrity of the assessment process by ensuring all students have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
• Safeguard the security of exam papers and materials before, during, and after each session.
• Prevent malpractice and administrative errors by following established procedures.
• Be available for the majority of examination series and each session within.
In some cases, Invigilators will be asked to act as Scribes, assisting students with writing their exam responses while strictly adhering to JCQ regulations.
Invigilators will be required to support students using IT software to complete their examinations.
Training will be provided, so no prior experience is necessary—just a commitment to professionalism, attention to detail, IT proficiency and supporting student success.
We are proud to reflect the diverse nature of our student community and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We believe that diversity in all its forms strengthens our school and enhances the impact we make together.
For further details and an application pack please visit www.notredame-high.co.uk/uncategorized/current-vacancies or e-mail recruitment@notredame-high.co.uk
Completed application forms and Consent to Obtain References forms should be sent to recruitment@notredame-high.co.uk by the closing date below.
Closing date: 9am on 8th January 2026
Interview dates: Monday 19th January 2026
Notre Dame High School expects all candidates to familiarise themselves with our Safeguarding Policy which can be found on the school website at www.notredame-high.co.uk/about-the-school/school-policies
Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a self-disclosure is required for applicants shortlisted for interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a self-disclosure is required for applicants shortlisted for interview. Notre Dame expects all candidates to familiarise themselves with our Safeguarding Policy which can be found on the school website at www.notredame-high.co.uk/about-the-school/school-policies
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to think on feet, work on own initiative and find solutions to problems
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with matters calmly and swiftly
• Ability to work as a member of a team and be accountable
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• Experience of working with secondary school age children
• Supervision experience (desirable)
• Commitment to upholding the school ethos including; spiritual life, use of authority and maintaining discipline
• Values all children equally
• Conducts oneself with humour, diplomacy and integrity
• Motivation to work in a school with children and young people
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment
• Willingness to take part in appropriate training and personal and professional development
• Willingness to work at late notice and be available for work during exam period (May/ June) and at other points in the year.
• Willingness to be able to work between 8.00 am and 5.30 pm. Exam sessions are up to three hours, so invigilation sessions may be up to four hours in some instances.
What the school offers its staff
At Notre Dame the ongoing professional development of all staff is a key priority. Our view is that we can always improve, not because we are not good enough but because we can be even better at what we do and that this in turn will ensure the very best outcomes for our students. We also aim to help staff to be ready for their ‘next step’ in their careers whatever that might be.
Further details about the role
We are looking to appoint to the following post as soon as possible:
Exam Invigilators
Sheffield NJC Pay Point 5 - £13.26 per hour
To work during exam and assessment periods throughout the academic year
We are seeking five reliable and conscientious individuals to join our team as Exam Invigilators. This vital role ensures that examinations are conducted fairly, securely, and in line with JCQ and NDHS regulations.
As an Invigilator, you will:
• Supervise examination sessions and maintain a calm, supportive environment for candidates. This will include working as a team in the main halls, as well as alone in a smaller room.
• Uphold the integrity of the assessment process by ensuring all students have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
• Safeguard the security of exam papers and materials before, during, and after each session.
• Prevent malpractice and administrative errors by following established procedures.
• Be available for the majority of examination series and each session within.
In some cases, Invigilators will be asked to act as Scribes, assisting students with writing their exam responses while strictly adhering to JCQ regulations.
Invigilators will be required to support students using IT software to complete their examinations.
Training will be provided, so no prior experience is necessary—just a commitment to professionalism, attention to detail, IT proficiency and supporting student success.
We are proud to reflect the diverse nature of our student community and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We believe that diversity in all its forms strengthens our school and enhances the impact we make together.
For further details and an application pack please visit www.notredame-high.co.uk/uncategorized/current-vacancies or e-mail recruitment@notredame-high.co.uk
Completed application forms and Consent to Obtain References forms should be sent to recruitment@notredame-high.co.uk by the closing date below.
Closing date: 9am on 8th January 2026
Interview dates: Monday 19th January 2026
Notre Dame High School expects all candidates to familiarise themselves with our Safeguarding Policy which can be found on the school website at www.notredame-high.co.uk/about-the-school/school-policies
Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a self-disclosure is required for applicants shortlisted for interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a self-disclosure is required for applicants shortlisted for interview. Notre Dame expects all candidates to familiarise themselves with our Safeguarding Policy which can be found on the school website at www.notredame-high.co.uk/about-the-school/school-policies