Exam Invigilator

Overview

Job Title:

Exam Invigilator. Actual Hourly Rate: £12.86. Full Time Equivalent Salary: £24,819 - £25,548 (CLF Grade Aii). Based on 37 hours per week, All year round. Contract Type:
Casual. Start:
As soon as possible.

Are you seeking a casual role that offers a variety of hours and days to suit your lifestyle? We are looking for Exam Invigilators to join our supportive and talented exam team at Kingsmead academy. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning. Our Academies need exam invigilators, readers and scribers to assist with scheduled exams across the Federation.

As this is a casual position you will work when available and will be called upon when required to support the Academy during exam season.

This position requires flexibility as there are various exams held throughout the academic year, these usually fall within November, January and March. The Summer exams are held in May and June. There are also mock exams for Years 9, 10 and 11 at different times throughout the year. The working hours for this role can vary as exam environments have to be set up before the beginning of the school day and on occasions can sometimes continue after the school day has finished.

• Support exam processes across the Federation during scheduled exams, including invigilation, readers and scribes as required.
• Be available to work when required during exam seasons and adapt to varying hours and shifts.
• Assist with setting up exam environments before the start of the school day and, on occasions, after the school day has finished.

• You will have:
  
  practical experience of understanding and following processes and procedure.
• Excellent interpersonal, good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure or during unexpected circumstances.
• Caring and understanding attitude, sensitive and responsive to the needs of our students.
• Capability to work as part of a team but also under own initiative.
• Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the Southwest that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

• Closing Date: 23rd February 2026
• Shortlisting Date: 24th February 2026
• Interview Date:
  To be confirmed

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs - a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.