Exam Invigilator
Alder Community High School, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 5NJ34 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Working days can be up to five days per week during exam periods with hours dependant on invigilation requirements.
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £13.20 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking to play a vital role in supporting our students' academic journeys? Alder Community High School is seeking reliable and enthusiastic Exam Invigilators to join our dedicated team.
As a valued member of our school community, you’ll help create a calm and supportive environment during examinations, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to perform at their best.
You don’t need prior experience — full training is provided. We welcome applicants who:
- Are reliable, organised and calm under pressure
- Have excellent communication
- A keen eye for detail
- A commitment to upholding fair examination standards
- Can commit to availability during school hours
- Enjoy working as part of a supportive team
- Want to contribute positively to the success and wellbeing of our students
Experience in a school setting is helpful but not essential, your attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.
You will work with school staff, candidates and other invigilators before, during and after examinations to ensure the smooth running of examinations in accordance with publicised JCQ guidelines.
What the school offers its staff
A friendly, supportive invigilation team
Full training will be given
Other opportunities in school throughout the year, such as supporting with the school immunisation programme.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAbout Alder Community High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 924 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alder Community High School website
- Email address
- r.young@alderchs.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 368 5132
Alder Community High School is a popular oversubscribed, 11-16, mixed comprehensive school and is situated in Gee Cross, Hyde within Tameside to the east of Manchester, close to the borders with Stockport and the Peak District. We can offer excellent facilities, a friendly and supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.
Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone.
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Alder Community High School
Mottram Old Road, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 5NJ
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