Exam Invigilator

Larkmead School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1RF

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Applications will be processed upon receipt

• Closing date

  29 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.31 Hourly Plus 12.07% Holiday Pay. Variable Hours

Exam Invigilator job summary

Larkmead School are seeking applications for part-time Exam Invigilators to assist in the running of internal and external exams. You will work under the direction of the Examinations Manager whilst adhering to the strict Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations for the conduct of examinations. The exam seasons, which also cover mock internal exams, run from November, December, January, April, May and June. We are looking for candidates who have good availability across these periods of time and are able to work regularly through the exam seasons. The school will provide training for conducting of examinations, as well as statutory training for Safeguarding of young people. There is flexibility to work mornings and/or afternoons, start times are generally between 08.00 - 08.30 for morning sessions, and 12.30 - 13.00 for afternoons. Successful candidates will join a friendly, busy team and will need to have a good rapport with young people, be observant, have good attention to detail.

Larkmead is a happy, ambitious and vibrant school packed full of energy, opportunity and choice. Great teaching and learning across the school are supported by our culture of research and collaboration. Each student gets the very best experience to enable them to achieve their ambitions. Our pastoral care provides compassion, security and confidence, nurturing students to be happy, to develop and to thrive. The Larkmead promise sets out our vision, ethos and ambitions for students and staff.

We offer:

• an excellent programme of induction and training which seeks to provide an excellent foundation for career progression
• a forward thinking environment which recognises the benefits of considering flexible working patterns
• a friendly, caring, supportive and collaborative team environment
• a professional environment dedicated to Teaching and Learning with a supportive, dedicated and hardworking staff

• Commitment to a positive culture and robust positive behaviour management
• A commitment to recognise previous, continuous service.
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Eligible for Blue Light discount card
• Free parking

Larkmead is a school with clear, positive values, which add positive value to our students and staff. We are a diverse community and greatly value the contribution that colleagues from different backgrounds and with different experiences bring to our school.

If this sounds like the sort of opportunity and environment you are looking for in your career journey and you feel that you possess these attributes, then we very much look forward to meeting you.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch and visit the school prior to making a formal application.

The school reserves the right to consider and interviews candidates ahead of the closing date if appropriate. An offer may be made to an exceptional candidate in this instance.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Laura Roberts on 01235 520141

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

At Larkmead safeguarding and student welfare is of paramount importance and to that end we will always put the physical and mental wellbeing of students first.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Larkmead School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 959 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Larkmead School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/larkmead-school-abingdon

Larkmead is a happy, ambitious and vibrant school packed full of energy, opportunity and choice. Great teaching and learning across the school are supported by our culture of research and collaboration. Each student gets the very best experience to enable them to achieve their ambitions. Our pastoral care provides compassion, security and confidence, nurturing students to be happy, to develop and to thrive. The Larkmead Promise sets out our vision, ethos and ambitions for students and staff.

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