Exams Invigilator
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 96a3d51f-4013-41cd-8926-04d7faac81c3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you professional, reliable, with good communication skills and an eye for detail? Would you like to work on a casual basis during our summer term?
We are recruiting examinations invigilators to work in Oakham at two of our Outstanding schools, Catmose College and Harington School, on a casual, zero-hours contract during the exams season that runs from April until late June.
The role includes supervising mature and courteous students taking their GCSEs and A level exams, taking registers and ensuring that the correct procedures are closely followed.No experience is necessary as full training is given.For further details of the role, including a full job description please visit www.rutlandfederation.com/vacancies
JOB PURPOSE:
The role of Examination Invigilator will be supporting all schools within the Rutland and District Schools’ Federation.
DUTIES:
To undertake the supervision of examinations as directed by the Examinations Officer or link Vice Principal.
• Actively remain vigilant to ensure students remain focused during the exam.
• Collating examination papers following examinations.
• Give clear instructions to the students as set out in the JCQ regulations, before, during and after examinations.
• Actively interact with the students when necessary and assist them as required following the JCQ regulations.
• Follow Federation and JCQ procedures and be responsible for controlling behaviour in the examination room.
• Work closely with subject specialists and the Examinations Officer to ensure that students have the correct examination papers.
• Take attendance registers.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all examination materials.
• Completion of attendance registers.
• Packaging of examination scripts to be sent to the awarding bodies.
• Supporting students with access arrangements which may involve reading and/or scribing (training will be given).
GENERAL DUTIES
• To maintain confidentiality and adhere to the Federation’s procedures and policies.
• To attend staff meetings and training as required.
• To work across the Federation as required by the Executive Principal.
FEDERATION
• To familiarise yourself and comply with the Federation rules, policies and procedures in force including those contained in the Staff Handbook.
• Support the vision and ethos of the Federation.
• Uphold routines for learning and uniform.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluating the success of the Federation.
• To proactively respond to issues identified in the Transformation Plan to bring about sustained improvement.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Executive Principal.
HOW TO APPLY
Application forms and information are available online atwww.rutlandfederation.comor by emailingoffice@rutlandfederation.com
• You should write a letter of application on no more than 2 sides of A4.
• You should complete all sections of the application form.
• On the form clearly state the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of two professional referees; it is our usual practice to ask for references before shortlisting and always to ask for references before interviews.
• It is a condition of employment that you can provide proof of identity and qualifications gained.
• Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Further information is within our Staff Recruitment Policy which can be found online atwww.rutlandfederation.com/policies
Please note that due to the high number of applications we receive for positions, your application is unlikely to be considered if you do not follow these requirements.CVs are not accepted.You should send your application to Stuart Williams, Executive Principal, Catmose College, Huntsmans Drive, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP by 9am on Thursday 12 February 2026. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 24 February 2026. Applications can also be emailed tooffice@rutlandfederation.com
What the school offers its staff
Rutland and District Schools’ Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment.We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation.With this in mind, please familiarise yourself with our Safeguarding Policy, available online atwww.rutlandfederation.com/policies.
This position advertised is a ‘regulated position’ which means it will involve regular contact with children and young people; under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This position is also ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation.
Are you professional, reliable, with good communication skills and an eye for detail? Would you like to work on a casual basis during our summer term?
We are recruiting examinations invigilators to work in Oakham at two of our Outstanding schools, Catmose College and Harington School, on a casual, zero-hours contract during the exams season that runs from April until late June.
The role includes supervising mature and courteous students taking their GCSEs and A level exams, taking registers and ensuring that the correct procedures are closely followed.No experience is necessary as full training is given.For further details of the role, including a full job description please visit www.rutlandfederation.com/vacancies
JOB PURPOSE:
The role of Examination Invigilator will be supporting all schools within the Rutland and District Schools’ Federation.
DUTIES:
To undertake the supervision of examinations as directed by the Examinations Officer or link Vice Principal.
• Actively remain vigilant to ensure students remain focused during the exam.
• Collating examination papers following examinations.
• Give clear instructions to the students as set out in the JCQ regulations, before, during and after examinations.
• Actively interact with the students when necessary and assist them as required following the JCQ regulations.
• Follow Federation and JCQ procedures and be responsible for controlling behaviour in the examination room.
• Work closely with subject specialists and the Examinations Officer to ensure that students have the correct examination papers.
• Take attendance registers.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all examination materials.
• Completion of attendance registers.
• Packaging of examination scripts to be sent to the awarding bodies.
• Supporting students with access arrangements which may involve reading and/or scribing (training will be given).
GENERAL DUTIES
• To maintain confidentiality and adhere to the Federation’s procedures and policies.
• To attend staff meetings and training as required.
• To work across the Federation as required by the Executive Principal.
FEDERATION
• To familiarise yourself and comply with the Federation rules, policies and procedures in force including those contained in the Staff Handbook.
• Support the vision and ethos of the Federation.
• Uphold routines for learning and uniform.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluating the success of the Federation.
• To proactively respond to issues identified in the Transformation Plan to bring about sustained improvement.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Executive Principal.
HOW TO APPLY
Application forms and information are available online atwww.rutlandfederation.comor by emailingoffice@rutlandfederation.com
• You should write a letter of application on no more than 2 sides of A4.
• You should complete all sections of the application form.
• On the form clearly state the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of two professional referees; it is our usual practice to ask for references before shortlisting and always to ask for references before interviews.
• It is a condition of employment that you can provide proof of identity and qualifications gained.
• Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Further information is within our Staff Recruitment Policy which can be found online atwww.rutlandfederation.com/policies
Please note that due to the high number of applications we receive for positions, your application is unlikely to be considered if you do not follow these requirements.CVs are not accepted.You should send your application to Stuart Williams, Executive Principal, Catmose College, Huntsmans Drive, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP by 9am on Thursday 12 February 2026. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 24 February 2026. Applications can also be emailed tooffice@rutlandfederation.com
What the school offers its staff
Rutland and District Schools’ Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment.We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation.With this in mind, please familiarise yourself with our Safeguarding Policy, available online atwww.rutlandfederation.com/policies.
This position advertised is a ‘regulated position’ which means it will involve regular contact with children and young people; under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This position is also ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation.