Exam Invigilator

Cove School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9RN

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  20 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Seasonal paid role (Oct-Dec & Feb-Jul)
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: £14 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to increase the size of our team of Examination Invigilators, scribes and readers in our school. We are aiming to build a regular team to work on an ad-hoc basis.

You will be working with a dedicated team, supervising pupils taking both mock and GCSE exams (predominantly October, November, February, May, June). Responsibilities could include setting up the exam rooms, ensuring pupils receive the appropriate question and answer papers and that the rigorous procedures are followed throughout. Those undertaking the role of Scribe will be producing accurate, verbatim transcripts of answers dictated by pupils. For the Reader, responsibilities will be to read exam instructions and questions aloud, accurately and clearly.

We are looking for reliable, calm and committed people who can demonstrate common sense, accuracy, attention to detail, and are willing to provide the best exam experience possible for students. Applications are welcome from people with experience, but training will be provided. Applicants should have a calm, authoritative manner with a ‘natural presence’. Our invigilators are responsible for ensuring that exams are run according to JCQ regulations. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

What the school offers its staff

• To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported
• Flexibility with hours worked. You can choose which days you are available from the advised timetable and if you wish to work a full or half day
• Onsite parking

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

Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.

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.

About Cove School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1007 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cove School website
• Email address: s.downham@coveschool.uk
• Phone number: 01252 542397
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cove-school

Cove School is a larger-than-average, co-educational secondary school for students aged 11–16, located in the north of Hampshire. As a local authority-maintained school, we are ideally situated within easy reach of London, the historic city of Winchester, and the stunning landscapes of the New Forest.

We are a forward-thinking, caring, and – above all – happy school. Our students, from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, are ambitious and work hard to achieve high standards. We are equally ambitious for our staff and take great pride in the comprehensive support and high-quality professional development (CPD) we provide, especially for those new to the profession or joining our team for the first time. We believe that motivated, well-supported staff are key to every student’s success.

Our extra-curricular offer is extensive, with students participating in a wide variety of sports, music and drama productions. Beyond this, we run a vibrant programme of clubs and activities all of which contribute to a rich and inclusive school experience.

We are also proud to host a specialist unit for students with hearing impairments, with all classrooms equipped with specialist audio equipment to ensure an inclusive learning environment.

We invite you to explore our website – www.coveschool.uk – for a glimpse into life at Cove School and what it means to be part of our vibrant community. To truly experience the atmosphere, we warmly encourage you to visit us during a normal school day and see our staff and students in action. We hope you’ll be inspired to apply and become part of the exciting journey we are on.

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