Examination Invigilator

Examination Invigilators (zero-hours contract)

The Queen’s School is an independent day school for girls aged from 3 to 18, set on two separate sites in the historic City of Chester.

The School is looking to recruit new Examination Invigilators to join the existing team to invigilate public examinations starting in the Summer term from Friday 8 May 2026 until Monday 22 June 2026. A training day will be held in April (date to be confirmed).

We are looking for a well‑organised, confident and flexible person who must be punctual and reliable.

No experience is necessary as full training will be given to the successful candidate although prior experience of invigilating or working in a school environment would be desirable.

Pay:
Will be in line with National Minimum Wage on a zero‑hours, casual basis.

Morning sessions:
From 8.30am until approximately 12 noon

Afternoon sessions:
From 12.45pm until approximately 4.00pm

Please read all information provided including the job description and person specification below before completing your application. All applications should be made electronically.

When completing your application, you should submit:

• The School’s official application form. Please note that applications will only be considered on the School’s application form which can be found below.
• A letter of application, (no more than one side of A4) which should include your reasons for applying for the position.
• Please address to the Human Resources Department and submit by 9am on Thursday 5 March 2026 by emailing: re

Closing date:
9am on Thursday 5 March 2026

If you have not heard from us by Wednesday 11 March 2026, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

It is the Queen’s School policy that feedback will not be given following application.

At Queen’s we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory completion of several pre‑employment checks, including but not limited to medical fitness, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, Children’s Barred list check, and satisfactory references.

In line with statutory requirements and KCSIE guidance, at the point of offer of a role, the School will undertake relevant checks on publicly available online and social media presences. Any concerns or issues arising from the checks will be discussed as part of the Safer Recruitment processes.

It is the School’s policy to employ the best qualified team and to provide equal opportunity for the advancement of our team, including promotion and training, and not to discriminate against any person because of their race, colour, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, religion or religious belief, disability or age.