Menu

Exam Invigilator

Job details
Posting date: 29 January 2026
Salary: £13.26 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 12 February 2026
Location: Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3HQ
Company: Lift Schools
Job type: Contract
Job reference: SHL115327_1769695928

Apply for this job

Summary

Salary: £13.26 per hour + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (LGPS/TPS) + Additional Benefits

Hours: Zero-hour casual contract

Start date: March 2026

Are you passionate about education and keen to support your local school community?

We are recruiting Exams Invigilators to join our dedicated Exams Team. This is a flexible role that offers full training and the opportunity to work alongside a friendly, supportive team during key examination periods.
As this is a vital role within the school, we would particularly welcome applications from candidates who live locally or close to the school and who can demonstrate a genuine interest in supporting the school and wider community.

You're someone who'll be able to:

  • Commit and maintain the appropriate standards of professional conduct at all times;
  • Attend any training necessary as directed by the exams officer;
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of examination materials.
  • Looking to make a difference every day?
  • Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. You'll
  • provide invaluable support in delivering an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

You're someone who has:

  • Experience of a busy work/school environment
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

About Sir Herbert Leon Academy

Sir Herbert Leon Academy is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive school in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The academy offers excellent learning facilities, especially in Sport and the Arts. It features a library, a theatre/cinema, and advanced IT teaching technology. Additionally, the school is equipped with a swimming pool and a fully furnished fitness suite.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 58 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

  • Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
  • Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
  • Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Full training will be provided prior to starting the role, and invigilators will be required to work flexible shifts during examination periods, including mornings (8:00am-12:00pm) and afternoons (12:45pm-3:15pm).

Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you.

The role is due to commence in February 2026. This is a zero-hour casual contract position.

Closing date: 9th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Apply for this job