Exam Invigilator

West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DQ

9 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  1 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.26 Hourly BAND B, POINT 3 £13.26 PER HOUR

Exam Invigilator job summary

CASUAL POST

BAND B, POINT 3 £13.26 PER HOUR

To support the day-to-day operation of examination venues which will include (but is not limited to):

• To assist in the preparation of the examination room ensuring that it meets the JCQ requirements.
• Assisting with setting up for examinations by transporting equipment and examination papers to venues and laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures.
• Closely follow and enforce exam procedures and regulations.
• Assist candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted inside examination venues.
• Ensure candidates do not talk once inside the examination venues.
• Invigilate during examinations; deal with queries raised by candidates and deal with exam irregularities in accordance with strict procedures.
• Checking attendance during examinations.
• Record details of late arrivals and early leavers and collect scripts from early leavers.
• Ensure that candidates are aware of the start and finishing times of examinations.
• Escort candidates from examination venues during the examinations as required and supervise candidates whilst outside examination venues.
• Escort candidates on toilet break ensuring no unauthorised material is consulted and that examination regulations are observed at all times.
• Report any breach of examination rules to the responsible person immediately and the Examinations Officer

Due to the volume of applications, we receive we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you do not hear anything within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm, then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, hr@changinglives.education or T: 01946 820 356.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview. In accordance with KCSIE, online searches will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

This is an open advert and the Trust will proceed to shortlist any applications as they are received. The Trust also reserves the right to close this vacancy at any point.

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 West Lakes Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1017 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: West Lakes Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-lakes-academy

We are a thriving, ambitious and forward thinking 11-18 academy situated on the edge of the beautiful Lake District. Our modern £26m building provides outstanding facilities, incorporating cutting edge technology which creates a bright and motivational learning environment. As a Teaching School and Multi Academy Trust we are building strong links with other schools in the local area and nationally. This role therefore provides significant career development opportunities as we continue to grow. We offer a comprehensive programme of individualised, evidence based CPD as well as encouraging colleagues to further their development through courses such as the National Professional Qualifications, a Masters degree, or supporting extra-curricular qualifications.

The academy’s Sponsors - Sellafield Limited, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and the University of Central Lancashire have each played an important role in its success and are committed to its continued improvement.

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