Exam Invigilator
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0YG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | d05fcc8b-edca-4e75-86d3-d0683fef4203 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with good communication skills to join our team of
Exam Invigilators on a casual basis to supervise students undertaking school examinations at
various times during the academic year – mainly in May and June but also PPEs (Pre-Public
examinations) in November, January, February and March.
Duties will include issuing and retrieving examination papers, supervising candidates during
examinations and responding to candidate’s queries.
The successful candidates should:
· Be accurate and reliable.
· Have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team under the guidance of
the Senior Exam Invigilator.
· Have a flexible approach to working to be able to fit within the examination Timetable.
Please see our website for further details www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk/vacancies
Closing date: Wednesday 11th March 2026, 9am
Completed applications should be returned to lbirks@westonroad.staffs.sch.uk
We are strongly committed to promoting and safeguarding pupil welfare and expect all staff to
share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.Qualifications/Training
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Knowledge/Skills
• Good understanding and ability to use relevant documentation/technology
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team.
• Ability to relate well to children and to adults.
• Good organising, planning and prioritising skills.
• Methodical with a good attention to detail.
I
• Behavioural Attributes
• Customer focused
• Has a friendly yet professional and respectful approach which demonstrates
support and shows mutual respect.
• Open, honest and an active listener.
• Takes responsibility and accountability.
• Committed to the needs of the pupils, parents and other stakeholders and
challenge barriers and blocks to providing an effective service.
• Demonstrates a “can do” attitude including suggesting solutions, participating,
trusting and encouraging others and achieving expectations.
• Is committed to the provision and improvement of quality service provision.
• Is adaptable to change/embraces and welcomes change.
• Acts with pace and urgency being energetic, enthusiastic and decisive.
• Communicates effectively.
• Has the ability to learn from experiences and challenges.
Is committed to the continuous development of self and others by keeping up to
date and sharing knowledge, encouraging new ideas, seeking new opportunities
and challenges, open to ideas and developing new skills.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
· An employer placing staff welfare and wellbeing at the heart of our school
· A stimulating working environment with a platform to share your ideas
· Career development opportunities
· A supportive and dedicated team of colleagues
· Enthusiastic and well-behaved students
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.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with good communication skills to join our team of
Exam Invigilators on a casual basis to supervise students undertaking school examinations at
various times during the academic year – mainly in May and June but also PPEs (Pre-Public
examinations) in November, January, February and March.
Duties will include issuing and retrieving examination papers, supervising candidates during
examinations and responding to candidate’s queries.
The successful candidates should:
· Be accurate and reliable.
· Have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team under the guidance of
the Senior Exam Invigilator.
· Have a flexible approach to working to be able to fit within the examination Timetable.
Please see our website for further details www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk/vacancies
Closing date: Wednesday 11th March 2026, 9am
Completed applications should be returned to lbirks@westonroad.staffs.sch.uk
We are strongly committed to promoting and safeguarding pupil welfare and expect all staff to
share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.Qualifications/Training
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Knowledge/Skills
• Good understanding and ability to use relevant documentation/technology
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team.
• Ability to relate well to children and to adults.
• Good organising, planning and prioritising skills.
• Methodical with a good attention to detail.
I
• Behavioural Attributes
• Customer focused
• Has a friendly yet professional and respectful approach which demonstrates
support and shows mutual respect.
• Open, honest and an active listener.
• Takes responsibility and accountability.
• Committed to the needs of the pupils, parents and other stakeholders and
challenge barriers and blocks to providing an effective service.
• Demonstrates a “can do” attitude including suggesting solutions, participating,
trusting and encouraging others and achieving expectations.
• Is committed to the provision and improvement of quality service provision.
• Is adaptable to change/embraces and welcomes change.
• Acts with pace and urgency being energetic, enthusiastic and decisive.
• Communicates effectively.
• Has the ability to learn from experiences and challenges.
Is committed to the continuous development of self and others by keeping up to
date and sharing knowledge, encouraging new ideas, seeking new opportunities
and challenges, open to ideas and developing new skills.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
· An employer placing staff welfare and wellbeing at the heart of our school
· A stimulating working environment with a platform to share your ideas
· Career development opportunities
· A supportive and dedicated team of colleagues
· Enthusiastic and well-behaved students
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.