Exam Invigilators

Posting date:	04 March 2026
Salary:	£14.24 to £14.60 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	11 March 2026
Location:	Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5AA
Company:	Randstad Education
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	PR-1494116_1772629734

Summary

Can you provide the steady, focused oversight required during the most critical weeks of the school year?

Can you be the reliable presence that ensures every examination rule is followed to the letter?

Do you possess the integrity required to handle highly confidential and sensitive materials?

About the Role

This is a full-time, high-responsibility position designed for a dedicated individual to join a school's examination team. Starting after the Easter break, the role centers on the implementation of strict national assessment protocols. The successful candidate will be responsible for the integrity of the examination process, from the initial setting up of the hall to the final secure collection of scripts. This role requires a person who can remain vigilant and professional, ensuring that every student is given an equal, distraction-free environment to showcase their learning.

About the School

Nestled in Leeds, this school is celebrated for its high standards and its commitment to student well-being. The institution boasts a proud history of academic achievement and serves a diverse, ambitious student population. With excellent transport links and a supportive leadership team, the school offers a professional and welcoming workplace. It is an environment where precision is valued and where the staff work collaboratively to ensure that the exam season runs like clockwork.

Essential Requirements

• Previous invigilation experience (ideally) or training can be provided
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Excellent spoken English to ensure instructions are understood by all.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Key Skills

• Assertiveness: The ability to enforce rules firmly but politely when necessary.

• Attention to Detail: Noticing small discrepancies in seating plans or candidate IDs.

• Confidentiality: Understanding the sensitive nature of exam content and student data.

• Organisation: Managing multiple sets of papers and stationery efficiently.

• Conflict De-escalation: Handling any student distress or disruption with minimal fuss.

• Team Integration: Working effectively alongside a large team of permanent and temporary staff.

Core Responsibilities

• Strict Invigilation: Vigilantly monitoring students to ensure no unauthorised materials or communications are present.

• Protocol Adherence: Following regulations with absolute precision.

• Paper Security: Overseeing the safe storage, distribution, and collection of all examination papers.

• Candidate Support: Guiding students to their seats and providing authorised assistance where necessary.

• Room Maintenance: Ensuring the exam environment meets all health, safety, and regulatory standards.

• Formal Announcements: Reading the official starting and ending scripts clearly to the entire assembly.

• Accurate Recording: Maintaining detailed logs of any incidents, late arrivals, or bathroom breaks.

• Time Monitoring: Managing the official clock and ensuring students are aware of time intervals.

• Post-Exam Logistics: Sorting scripts into alphabetical or candidate-number order for immediate dispatch.

• Emergency Oversight: Leading the safe and silent evacuation of the hall should an alarm sound.

What We Offer:

• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).

Could this be the ideal role for you?
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the role of an Exam Invigilator. For more information, please contact leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or call 01132462500 to speak to the secondary team.