Exam Invigilator

Post: Exam Invigilator

Reporting to: Exam Manager

Responsible for: Assisting with the conduct of internal and external exams.

Salary Range:£15.50 per hour, term-time only

Job overview

Experience is not required, as training will be provided. However, applicants will be asked to declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to them.

An ideal candidate will:

Be flexible

Have effective communication skills

Be confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in exam rooms

Main duties

To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Sedgehill’s instructions.

To play a key role in upholding the integrity of the examination/assessment process.

Before exams

To report to and be briefed by the exams officer prior to each exam session

To keep confidential exam papers and materials secure before, during and after exams

To ensure exam rooms are set out according to the instructions

To admit candidates into exam rooms

To identify, seat, and instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams

To distribute the correct exam papers and materials to candidates

To deal with candidate queries

During exams

To supervise and observe candidates at all times and remain vigilant

To keep disruption in exam rooms to a minimum

To deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively

To record/report any incidents, disruptions, or irregularities

To complete attendance registers

To deal with candidate questions according to the regulations

After exams

To instruct candidates in finishing their exams and to collect exam scripts

To dismiss candidates from the exam room

To check candidates’ names on scripts match the details on the attendance register

To securely return all exam scripts and exam materials to the exams officer

Other

To attend training, update or review sessions as required

To undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the exams officer, for example

Supervision of clash candidates between exam sessions

Facilitating access arrangements for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe etc. (full training will be provided)

Other exams-related administrative tasks

Sedgehill Academy- United Learning:

As part of United Learning Trust, our staff are better rewarded: with good career opportunities, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff's wellbeing; it's our core ethos, we call ‘the best in everyone’. Central Office staff work closely with schools, offering a wealth of expertise to underpin our knowledge. The specialist departments, including HR, finance, technology, strategy and performance, estates, and marketing, work alongside dedicated school improvement teams. Everything that we do is geared towards improving life outcomes for young people. ‘We also believe in offering our staff 'more pay, more time and more support’.

Committed to having a diverse and representative team:

We welcome applications from everyone committed to our ethos and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the Group as a whole. We always appoint on merit.

Flexible Working:

At United Learning, we value the dedication, professionalism and hard work of our teachers, support staff and school leaders, and strongly believe that everyone should be able to do their job without sacrificing family life or compromising their well-being. We are committed to encouraging and enabling flexible working opportunities throughout our schools wherever possible and will support employees seeking to work more flexibly.

Competitive salary

At least eight INSET days per year

A designated personal day each year for you to use as you wish

Enhanced contributory local government pension scheme

Enhanced occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family

Competitive and enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits

Over 250 employee exclusive benefits through our partners Perkbox, including access to wellbeing resources, discounted cinema tickets, holidays and gym memberships, car leasing and Cycle2work schemes

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo DBS and safeguarding checks prior to taking up the post.

To Apply

Please apply online: https://www.sedgehillacademy.org.uk/visit the “Work with Us” page.

Or contact our recruitment team at: [email removed]

Closing date: 12 July 2026 @Midnight