Exam Invigilator

Chessington School, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JS

20 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 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: £15.79 Hourly

Exam Invigilator job summary

The job revolves around providing the best possible conditions for students to undertake examinations and to ensure they are conducted within the national guidelines and regulations.

The successful candidate would be joining the School's invigilator team, who are led by the Exams Officer. Invigilators work within the school on an ad hoc basis. Exams are taken at various times during the academic year so the work can be seasonal and as such there are no guaranteed hours. Working days and hours are flexible and the role requires invigilators to be reliable and punctual. The post requires DBS clearance.

Key responsibilities

Before Exams

• Report to and be briefed by the Examinations Officer prior to each exam session.

• Keep confidential exam question papers and material secure before, during and after exams

• Assist in checking and setting up the examination room

• Assist in admitting candidates into exam rooms and under formal exam conditions

• Distribute the correct questions papers and exam materials to candidates as per instructions form the Examinations Officer

• Instruct candidates of their expected conduct during the exams

• Start examinations (where required) in accordance with JCQ regulations

During Exams

• Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams

• Deal with emergencies and irregularities effectively

• Record/ report any incidents, disruptions or irregularities to the Exam Officer

• Complete accurate attendance registers

• Deal with candidate questions in accordance with JCQ regulations

After Exams

• Collect exam scripts and exam materials

• Dismiss candidates from the exam room

• Check candidates from the exam room

• Securely pack all exam scripts and match the details to the attendance register

Other tasks, as directed by the Exams officer may include:

• Supervision of exam timetable clash candidates between exam sessions

• Facilitation of access arrangements for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe etc (full training will be provided)

• Other exam-related administrative tasks including maintaining question paper scrutiny by supporting the JCQ ‘second pair of eyes check’

• Carry out catch-up exam sessions for internal assessments

• Be fully conversant or disclose confidential or personal information regarding candidates or the exam administration other than in the requirements of the invigilation

• Undertake any training relevant to the role

Why work for us?

• We operate with a collaborative faculty system covering the Humanities, with colleagues ready to support you.

• We are located directly next to Chessington South train station, with direct trains into central London (Waterloo).

• Our students are wonderful. They love the school, their teachers and learning.

• £30 million state of the art modern facilities in an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school

• Fantastic support from line managers and SLT who genuinely want to see you succeed and thrive.

• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development in a successful family of schools within the Every Child Every Day Trust.

• A school dedicated to well-being.. Increased length of October Half Term, workload reducing feedback strategies, Free gym membership, onsite childcare and more

  
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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

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

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 Chessington School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 653 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chessington School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chessington-school-chessington

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