Exam Invigilators
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Wigan, WN5 0DQ |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75774651 |
Summary
Please note the employer for this position is not Wigan Council
Dean Trust Wigan
Greenhey
Orrell
Wigan
WN5 0DQ
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Casual role with varying hours
Required for as soon as possible
The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a number of enthusiastic Exam Invigilators to work alongside our dedicated Examinations team at Dean Trust Wigan.
The core purpose of the role will be to supervise examination sessions in accordance with regulations and guidance as set out by relevant examination boards. Successful candidates will need to be available during exam periods which typically cover January, May, June.
This is a casual role and successful candidates will be invited to work as and when available during the aforementioned periods. We require our Exam Invigilators to possess an enthusiastic attitude, excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to be flexible, display professionalism at all times and handle confidential materials sensitively and appropriately.
The core purpose of the role will be under the direction of the Examinations Officer, to invigilate external examinations
Key responsibilities:
- To supervise pupils participating in formal external examinations in accordance with Examination Board regulations
- To collect examination papers and other examination materials from the Examinations Officer
- To follow instructions provided by the Examinations Officer and Senior Examinations Invigilator for each individual examination
- To help to seat students and distribute any equipment required
- To supervise the collection of mobile phones and other electronic devices in accordance with JCQ regulations
- To write necessary information on noticeboards such as start/finish times.
- To distribute examination papers to pupils
- To read out any relevant instructions to students and to start the examination
- To be responsible for the security of the examination papers and ensure every pupil sits the correct paper
- To ensure a register is completed and report absentees to the Examinations Officer
- To ensure the examination starts/finishes on time and these times are recorded accurately
- To check all students have entered their details correctly on papers and tagged loose sheets together
- To report any breach of examination rules to the Examinations Officer immediately
- To end the examination and collect in papers and other equipment
- To dismiss the pupils in an orderly manner
- To collate papers in order and return to the Examinations Officer as soon as the examination is completed
- To be fully aware of emergency evacuation procedures
- To attend briefing/training sessions when required
- To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times
- To work in accordance with all Trust procedures and policies, to adhere to the Trust’s professional code of conduct for staff and quality standards for all staff including smart dress code
- Be aware and comply with policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person
- Participate in training and other learning activities as required
- To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required that are covered by the general scope of the post
For more information about the role please contact us on 01942 511987 or email dtwoffice@deantrustwigan.co.uk
Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.
Method of Application
To apply please click on the 'Apply Now' link on https://thedeantrust.face-ed.co.uk/Emp/Campaign/DetailsEmpView?campaignRef=SCH-TDT-0162 for further information please contact the Human Resources Department at Dean Trust Wigan.
Applications will be shortlisted for interview and the HR Department will contact those applicants who are selected.
For more information about the role please contact us on 01942 511987 or email dtwoffice@deantrustwigan.co.uk
Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.
Interview date: To Be Confirmed
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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Supporting Documents
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