Exam Invigilator

Location: Whitechapel

Job Title:

Exam Invigilator – November Mock Exams

Location:

East London

Start Date:

November 2026
Salary: £13–£14 per hour

Are you reliable, organised, and able to follow instructions carefully?

Are you interested in gaining experience working in secondary schools?

Are you available to support schools during their November mock examination period?

Teacher Active is currently recruiting Exam Invigilators to support secondary schools across East London during their November mock exams. This is a great opportunity for individuals seeking flexible, temporary work within an educational setting.

As an Exam Invigilator, you will help ensure that mock examinations run smoothly and fairly, maintaining a calm and controlled environment so that students can complete their exams without disruption.

The successful Exam Invigilator will have:

Previous exam invigilation experience is desirable but not essential.
A good understanding of exam procedures and confidentiality.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
The ability to remain alert and focused throughout examinations.
A professional, reliable, and punctual approach to work.
The confidence to supervise students and report any concerns appropriately.
An Enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to undertake the necessary safeguarding checks.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing examination rooms and distributing exam papers and materials.
Checking student attendance and ensuring students are seated correctly.
Reading out examination instructions and making announcements.
Supervising students throughout examinations to prevent malpractice.
Ensuring examination regulations are followed.
Reporting any irregularities to the appropriate member of staff.
Collecting examination papers at the end of each session.
In return, you can expect to receive:

Competitive rates of £13–£14 per hour.
Flexible, temporary work during the November mock exam period.
Opportunities to work across secondary schools in East London.
Support from a dedicated team of recruitment consultants.
Potential for further work opportunities within education.
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so the correct levels of tax and National Insurance are deducted, with no additional administration charges taken from your earnings.

If you are interested in this opportunity and are available in November, click ‘APPLY NOW’, and I will be in touch to discuss the role further.

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About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment