Exam Invigilator

Queen Mary's Grammar School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2PG

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  February 2026

• Closing date

  25 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 0
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: NJC SCP 4 - £13.05 plus £1.58 holiday pay

What skills and experience we're looking for

Exam Invigilator

NJC SCP 4 - £13.05 plus £1.58 holiday pay

Casual, Term Time

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and dedicated Exam Invigilator to join our collaborative and supportive department. The ideal candidate will be required to provide a high standard of invigilating both internal and public examinations in accordance with regulations laid down by the examining bodies. It is important that the ideal candidate is able to work both independently and as part of a team.

You will ideally have experience of working within an invigilation role within a school context. You are someone who is flexible, able to use initiative and keep calm under pressure or during an unexpected circumstance. You are someone who pays high attention to detail and accuracy. Knowledge of Exam Invigilator regulations would be an advantage, but training will be given.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Mrs Nicole Turner (SLT Administrator) by emailing n.turner@qmgs.merciantrust.org.uk

Applications should be made using the recruitment portal on the vacancies page of our website and set out how your experience and expertise match the requirements of job description and person specification. Please read the information pack, which is also available on the job listing.

Closing Date: 25th January 2026

Interviews: W/C 2nd February 2026

Queen Mary’s Grammar school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website.This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.

What the school offers its staff

Queen Mary’s Grammar School, Walsall is an invigorating and rewarding place to work: the pupils are engaged and committed to study; the staff are intelligent, friendly and forward looking.

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

Queen Mary’s Grammar school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website.This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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TMT-R0724 Exam Invigilator Info Pack 25-26.pdf - 819 KB (opens in new tab)

TMT-R0724 Exam Invigilator Job Description 25-26.pdf - 182 KB (opens in new tab)

About Queen Mary's Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1377 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queen Mary's Grammar School website
• Email address: lottie.fellows@merciantrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-mary-s-grammar-school-walsall

Queen Mary’s Grammar School is an invigorating and rewarding place to work: the pupils are intelligent and committed to study; the staff are friendly and forward looking. It is far more than just a place of work – it is a thriving community, proud of its past and confident of its future. We are an outstanding school, as recognised by OFSTED in our most recent inspection in March 2023.

Arranging a visit to Queen Mary's Grammar School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lottie.fellows@merciantrust.org.uk.

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