Exam Invigilators
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0DU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 90bae029-7b51-481b-a2c5-607f87fab00b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations in an environment that enables a student to perform at their best
MAIN DUTIES
• To conduct examinations in accordance with the awarding body and Dene Magna’s regulations and instructions
• To have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the examinations/assessment process
BEFORE EXAMS
• Report to and be briefed by the Exams Officer/Lead Invigilator prior to each exam session
• Keep confidential exam question papers and materials secure before, during and after exams
• Ensure exam rooms are set up according to the requirements
• Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials
• Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal exam conditions
• Identify candidates and seat candidates according to the required arrangements
• Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams
• Deal with candidate questions or seek clarity from the Exams Officer/Lead Invigilator
• Start exams if required
DURING EXAMS
• Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams
• Keep disruption in exam rooms to a minimum
• Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively
• Record/report any incidents. disruption or irregularities to the Lead Invigilator/Exams Officer
• Complete attendance registers
• Deal with candidate questions according to the regulations
AFTER EXAMS
• Instruct candidates in finishing their exams and collect exam scripts and exam materials
• Dismiss candidates from the exam room
• Check candidates’ names on scripts and match the details on the attendance register
• Securely return all exam scripts and exam materials to the Exams Officer
OTHER TASKS
• Undertake training, attend update and review sessions as required
• Annually undertake relevant online invigilator training and assessment for that academic year
• Undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the Exams Officer, for example:
• centre supervision of exam timetable clash candidates between exam sessions
• facilitating access arrangement for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe, etc (full training will be provided)
• other exams-related administrative tasks including maintaining question paper security by supporting the “second pair of eyes check”
What the school offers its staff
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Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations in an environment that enables a student to perform at their best
MAIN DUTIES
• To conduct examinations in accordance with the awarding body and Dene Magna’s regulations and instructions
• To have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the examinations/assessment process
BEFORE EXAMS
• Report to and be briefed by the Exams Officer/Lead Invigilator prior to each exam session
• Keep confidential exam question papers and materials secure before, during and after exams
• Ensure exam rooms are set up according to the requirements
• Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials
• Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal exam conditions
• Identify candidates and seat candidates according to the required arrangements
• Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams
• Deal with candidate questions or seek clarity from the Exams Officer/Lead Invigilator
• Start exams if required
DURING EXAMS
• Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams
• Keep disruption in exam rooms to a minimum
• Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively
• Record/report any incidents. disruption or irregularities to the Lead Invigilator/Exams Officer
• Complete attendance registers
• Deal with candidate questions according to the regulations
AFTER EXAMS
• Instruct candidates in finishing their exams and collect exam scripts and exam materials
• Dismiss candidates from the exam room
• Check candidates’ names on scripts and match the details on the attendance register
• Securely return all exam scripts and exam materials to the Exams Officer
OTHER TASKS
• Undertake training, attend update and review sessions as required
• Annually undertake relevant online invigilator training and assessment for that academic year
• Undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the Exams Officer, for example:
• centre supervision of exam timetable clash candidates between exam sessions
• facilitating access arrangement for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe, etc (full training will be provided)
• other exams-related administrative tasks including maintaining question paper security by supporting the “second pair of eyes check”
What the school offers its staff
.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.