Exam Invigilator

Salary

Salary calculated in line with NJC pay scale Grade C, point 3, £24,796 per annum FTE (£12.85 per hour plus holiday allowance).

Contractual hours

Basis

Part Time

Job type

Support Staff - Other

Location

Reading

Job category

Exam Invigilator

Date posted

23/04/2026

Job reference

GST-R1871

ROLE OVERVIEW

Our team of dedicated exam invigilators help to ensure the smooth running of the exam and mock seasons for our GCSE students. This is a crucial role in ensuring that all our students have the best chance of success and can succeed in all exams.

The successful candidate will:

• To supervise individuals and/or groups of students undertaking school examinations in accordance with the legal and school requirements
• Have the flexibility to provide invigilating support around specific exam dates
• Undertaking any training enabling you to fulfil your role and duties

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assist the Examinations Officer in the smooth and efficient administration, setting up and running of examinations
• Closely following and enforcing the school and exam board procedures and regulations, including being familiar with the ‘Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations’ as provided by the Examinations Boards
• To support candidates on a 1-1 basis who requires assistance e.g scribing
• Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues
• Ensuring candidates do not talk once inside examination venues
• Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with procedure
• Checking attendance during examinations
• Recording details of late arrivals and early leavers and collecting scripts from early leavers
• Escorting candidates from venues during the examination as required and supervising candidates whilst outside examination venues
• Escorting candidates on toilet breaks ensuring no unauthorised material is consulted and that examination regulations are observed at all times
• To ensure that any minor behaviour issues are dealt with in line with school policy and that any breaches of Examination Code of Conduct are reported to the Examinations Officer immediately
• Collecting, collating and assisting with the packing of examination papers, stationery and equipment prior to the examinations and delivering scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with strict procedures
• Supervising candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates do not remove equipment or stationery from the venue without authorisation and ensuring that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner
• To be available for additional Invigilating Training Meetings

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• To continue personal development in the relevant areas, including subject knowledge and teaching methods.
• To engage actively in the Performance Management process.
• To participate in whole school professional learning programmes.
• To take part in the staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development.

SAFEGUARDING

• Be keenly aware of the responsibility for safeguarding children and to help in the application of the Safeguarding Policy within the school.
• Comply with the school’s Safeguarding Policy to ensure the welfare of children and young persons.
• Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.