Exam Invigilator
The Chauncy School, Ware
- Salary
- Variable Rate Contract £13.95 per hour
- Hours
- full-time
- Closes
- 30 October 2026
- Posted
- 1 October 2026
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From the advert
We are recruiting for exams invigilators to work with us this academic year. Primarily for the main summer exam season (May-June), however additional sessions will be available throughout the year. No experience necessary as full training will be provided. You must be patient, calm under pressure and enjoy working as part of a team.
TITLE OF JOB: EXAMS INVIGILATOR
RATE OF PAY: £13.95 (inclusive of holiday pay)
CONTRACT: Variable hours (Casual Worker)
HOURS: HOURS: Essential availability: Throughout MAY and JUN.
Additional sessions are available between November to April
*Standard sessions start at 08.00am & afternoons 13:00 but can be subject to change
Personal Specification, Knowledge and Experience
Education required: a basic general level of education
Experience is not required as training will be provided. However, the ideal candidate will be flexible, reliable and punctual providing a reassuring presence to candidates in exam rooms. You should enjoy working as part of a team but also be confident working independently using your own initiative.
Main duties
To conduct examinations in strict accordance with JCQ, awarding bodies and Chauncy School instructions. Training will be provided.
Before exams
To maintain the security of exam materials at all times
To ensure exam rooms are set out to standard
To ensure that candidates have not brought any items not allowed within the exam area, such as mobile phones or notes.
To instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams
To distribute exam papers and materials to candidates
During exams
To supervise candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams
To deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively
To record/report any irregularities
To complete attendance registers
After exams
To collect and collate exam materials
To return exam materials to the exams officer
Other
To facilitate access arrangements where required
To attend training, refresher 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 periods
- Basic exam admin
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