Exam Invigilator

Chislehurst School for Girls, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6HE

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: £13.68 (this includes statutory holiday pay)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking reliable, organised and professional individuals to join our team of Exam Invigilators.

As an Exam Invigilator, you will play a vital role in ensuring that examinations are conducted fairly and efficiently in accordance with examination board regulations. The role involves supervising students during examinations, ensuring examination conditions are maintained and providing a calm and supportive environment for candidates.

Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided. This role would suit individuals looking for flexible work, including parents, retirees, graduates or those seeking experience within a school environment.

We are looking for a colleague who:

• Is reliable, punctual and flexible

• Has good communication and interpersonal skills

• Can remain calm and professional under pressure

• Is able to follow procedures accurately

• Has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer you:

• Full training and ongoing support

• A welcoming and inclusive school community

• Flexible working arrangements around examination periods

• Opportunities for additional invigilation duties

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.

Job Purpose

To ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations, awarding body requirements and school procedures, enabling all candidates to sit examinations in a fair, secure and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

During Examinations

• Supervise candidates at all times

• Ensure examination regulations are followed

• Read and follow instructions provided by the Exams Officer

• Distribute and collect examination papers and materials

• Respond appropriately to candidate queries in accordance with examination regulations

• Maintain a calm and orderly examination environment

• Record and report any incidents, irregularities or breaches of examination regulations

After Examinations

• Collect, check and secure completed examination papers

• Dismiss candidates in an orderly manner

• Assist in returning examination rooms to their normal layout where required

• Complete any necessary documentation

General Duties

• Attend training sessions and briefings

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people

• Follow all school policies and procedures

• Undertake other duties commensurate with the nature of the post

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chislehurst School for Girls

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1227 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chislehurst School for Girls website
• Email address: aedmunds@iniciotrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chislehurst-school-for-girls

Chislehurst School for Girls is a non-denominational secondary academy based in Kent, for girls aged 11-18. The school has a rich history spanning decades and is situated in the idyllic town of Chislehurst.

It was originally founded in 1896 as Sidcup High School and was more recently known as Beaverwood School for Girls. The secondary school was renamed in 2014 as Chislehurst School for Girls.

At Chislehurst School for Girls, it is believed that each student has strengths. Through care and knowledge of every individual pupil, teachers strive to develop these strengths. The secondary school’s vision for the future is combined with the traditional values that it believes society respects.

Chislehurst School for Girls has a strong belief in good discipline and it ensures that students know what is expected of them. Pupils have access to a grammar-style curriculum, through the school’s Grammar Stream.

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