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-1494120_1772629896

Summary

Do you have the quiet confidence to lead a room of focused students?

Could you be the reassuring face a student sees before their most important exam?

Do you pride yourself on a level of reliability that a school can depend on daily?

About the Role

This is an essential, full-time position focused on the smooth and secure delivery of the summer examination series. Starting just after the Easter break, the role requires an individual to act as the formal invigilator, overseeing the conduct of students within the examination hall. The post-holder is responsible for creating a silent, stress-free environment. It is a position that demands high levels of professional discretion, as you will be the primary point of authority during these high-stakes assessments.

About the School

Set within Leeds, this school is renowned for its high academic standards and its supportive, community-focused ethos. The campus offers a calm and productive environment where students are encouraged to take pride in their work. With a reputation for excellence, the school provides a structured and professional atmosphere for its staff, making it an ideal place for those who value order and educational achievement. It is a school where the integrity of the assessment process is a top priority, supported by a welcoming and organised leadership team.

Essential Requirements

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

Skills

• Composure: The skill to remain calm and decisive if a student becomes ill or distressed.

• Detail Orientation: Precision in following seating plans and identifying candidate IDs.

• Authoritative Manner: The ability to command respect without being intimidating.

• Administrative Accuracy: Excellence in filling out logs, registers, and incident reports.

• Patience: Staying supportive and professional through repetitive daily tasks.

• Discretion: Keeping all information regarding students and exam content confidential.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforcing Silence: Maintaining a completely quiet and focused atmosphere from the moment students enter.

• Instruction Delivery: Reading formal examination scripts to candidates with clarity and authority.

• Paper Accountability: Securely distributing, collecting, and counting every examination script.

• Malpractice Prevention: Actively patrolling the room to ensure no unauthorised materials are used.

• Access Arrangements: Supporting students with extra time or specific needs, acting as a prompt where required.

• Seating Coordination: Directing students to their assigned desks according to the formal seating plan.

• Attendance Logging: Accurately completing the formal register for every morning and afternoon session.

• Query Management: Responding to student requests for stationery or clarification on procedural matters.

• Time Tracking: Displaying and monitoring the official start and end times for all candidates to see.

• Emergency Action: Managing the safe, silent evacuation of the room in the event of a fire or incident.

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.