Exam Invigilator
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SH14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
October 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £12.71 per hour plus holiday pay
What skills and experience we're looking for
Specific Duties:
Assisting with the setting up of examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict exam procedures
- To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and awarding bodies
- To assist with invigilation for the internal trial exams taking place in November 2026/January 2027 and also the Summer Exam season May/June 2027
- Acting as a reader or scribe for an examination (full training will be given)
- Assisting candidates prior to the start of the examination by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues
- Ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside the examination venues
- Being vigilant and supervising students at all times
- At the end of the exam, collecting, collating and delivering scripts to the Exams Office in accordance with regulations and procedures
- An opportunity to become a room supervisor
What the school offers its staff
EXAM INVIGILATOR
Start Date: October 2026
Pay: £12.71 per hour plus holiday pay
Working Pattern: As required during examination periods
Main Purpose: To ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations in an environment that enables a student to perform at their best by supporting the day-to-day operation of examination venues. Full training will be given.
Specific Duties:
Assisting with the setting up of examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict exam procedures
- To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and awarding bodies
- To assist with invigilation for the internal trial exams taking place in November 2026/January 2027 and also the Summer Exam season May/June 2027
- Acting as a reader or scribe for an examination (full training will be given)
- Assisting candidates prior to the start of the examination by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues
- Ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside the examination venues
- Being vigilant and supervising students at all times
- At the end of the exam, collecting, collating and delivering scripts to the Exams Office in accordance with regulations and procedures
- An opportunity to become a room supervisor
Further information about the job
Situated in Tunbridge Wells with excellent transport links to London, Bennett is a popular and over-subscribed academy with an enviable record of outstanding academic achievement over many years.
Our staff are highly committed and have a strong and positive school ethos.
Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the post before applying, please do not hesitate to contact Recruitment on 01892 521595, or email recruitment@bennett.kent.sch.uk.
Closing date: 30th September 2026 at 9am
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier should we appoint
For application form, please visit our website: www.bennettmemorial.co.uk and follow the link to ‘Tenax Jobs’. Completed Application Forms should be sent to recruitment@bennett.kent.sch.uk by the closing date. CVs will not be accepted.
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is part of the Tenax Schools Trust.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and proactively model the school’s values. All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1913 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- david@bennett.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01892 521595
A Church of England co-educational school with independent academy status
• 1,903 on roll including 400 in the Sixth Form
• Judged Outstanding in every area by Ofsted in 2023
• World Class School Quality Mark in 2021
• Outstanding GCSE and A Level results
• Excellent reputation; oversubscribed
Priority places at the school are available for children of staff.
We welcome pre-application visits to the school.
Our staff are highly committed and we have a strong and positive school ethos.
Bennett Memorial is part of the Tenax Schools Trust.
The Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and proactively model the school’s values. All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Providing the exceptional learning opportunities available to the children and young people in our schools, requires exceptional teachers and support staff. In addition to our competitive employment packages, we offer access to high quality professional and career development opportunities to support your own growth, underlining our commitment to life long learning. You are encouraged to look at the school, and Trust websites, as well as the post details for the role. Thank you for your interest in opportunities at Tenax Schools Trust, and our family of schools, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for your interest. Should you wish to visit the school informally or to discuss any aspect of the advertised post before applying, email: recruitment@bennett.kent.sch.uk.
Arranging a visit to Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email david@bennett.kent.sch.uk.
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