Exam Invigilator

Lea Valley Academy are pleased to present an excellent opportunity for an Exam Invigilator, on a part time basis. The role will be to oversee students while they conduct their examinations, ensuring all JCQ regulations are met, and internal procedures are followed. Full training will be provided however the ideal candidate will be highly organised with good attention to detail. Due to the nature of exams, the ideal candidate must be able to commit for the whole examination season, please see below dates.

November PPEs: 16th November 2026 – 1st December 2026

March PPEs: 1st March 2027 through to 12th March 2027

Summer Exam Series: 4th May 2027 – 2nd July 2027

• Ensuring that School policies and procedures are followed closely throughout the examination process.
• Monitoring and observing the students vigilantly.
• Assisting with setting up the examination room.
• Distributing exam papers.
• Checking attendance throughout the exam.
• Guiding students to their seat and following seating plan.
• Supervising students leaving the examination room, ensuring they leave in a quiet manner.
• Dealing with queries raised by the students.
• Collecting exam papers at the end of the exam.
• Being aware of the ways in which foul play can take place.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Extremely patient and able to stay vigilant throughout an exam period
• Organised and excellent time management skills.
• Invigilation or experience working in an education setting experience desirable but not essential.

For an informal conversation about the role, please call the school to arrange to speak with our Exams Officer. Applications are welcome on our school application form which can be obtained via an email request to

Salary £15.75 per hour

Applications will be processed as received. If you do not hear back from us this will mean your application has not been successful on this occasion.