Exam Invigilator

Dawlish College, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0BY

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  May exam period

• Closing date

  19 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.85 Hourly plus holiday pay

Exam Invigilator job summary

Are you reliable, calm under pressure and looking for occasional work that makes a real difference?

Are you looking to earn some extra income during term time while doing something really worthwhile?

We are looking to grow our team of Casual Exam Invigilators to support the smooth running of examinations throughout the year.

As an Exam Invigilator, you will:

• Supervise our pupils during exams to ensure a fair and secure test environment
• Distribute and collect exam papers and materials
• Follow procedures to maintain exam integrity
• Provide support to students in line with regulations.

If you are great at communicating with young people and are equally happy working on your own or in a team, we would love to hear from you.

The busy exam periods are during March, May to July & November to December. Working hours are variable depending on the school’s requirements, dates and hours are negotiable.

We are looking for someone who:

• Shares our commitment to fairness, integrity, and inclusive education
• Remains calm under pressure and can maintain a focused, orderly exam environment
• Is observant, patient, and an effective communicator
• Is organised, proactive, and works well as part of a team
• Is reliable and punctual
• Acts as a positive and professional role model at all times
• Values being part of a dedicated team committed to high‑quality exam provision
• Is committed to safeguarding, fair practice and upholding exam regulations

We offer:

• The opportunity to earn income doing work that is really worthwhile.

• The opportunity to work with a great team who are invested in growing the potential of others.

How to apply

More information on the duties of the role can be found in the role description included on the following pages. To apply please complete our application form and take the opportunity to share with us how your skills and experience and skills and abilities meet those detailed in the person specification.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or would like to come and visit us, please contact Ashleigh Atkins via email: aatkins@dawlish.devon.sch.uk. To learn more about our school, please visit our website by clicking here.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 19th March at 9:00am. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us via My New Term or at recruitment@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk

Interviews will be arranged once applications have been reviewed, with a view to interview w/c 23rd March.

We are totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our pupils, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and references that are satisfactory to our Trust. All posts in our Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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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 Dawlish College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 776 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dawlish College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dawlish-college

Dawlish College is a vibrant and exciting place to be where we have the highest expectations of staff and students alike and seek to provide challenge at every available opportunity.

As a small secondary school for pupils aged 11-16, we have a very proud record of holistic support, care and individual attention: the happiness and wellbeing of our students is of paramount importance and is a vital foundation for their growth and development.

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