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Exam Invigilator

Gillingham School, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP

This job expired on 23 October 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

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

Exam Invigilator job summary

We are looking for reliable, flexible, and organised individuals to join our Invigilation team. As an invigilator, you will play an important role in ensuring examinations run smoothly and in accordance with examination regulations, helping to create a calm and positive environment for students. A comprehensive induction programme will be provided before you commence in the role.

The successful candidate will:

• Be caring and supportive
• Have the ability to empathise with students
• Be able to use a range of strategies to deal with students under pressure and also individual behavioural needs
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues
• Have the ability to be a team player who will go the extra mile to support students and who will enjoy the challenges of this role

About Gillingham School

Gillingham School is a high-achieving secondary school with more than 500 years of history, tracing its origins back to its foundation as a Free School in 1516. Today, we are an ambitious and inclusive 11-18 comprehensive academy with a thriving Sixth Form, committed to helping every student achieve their full potential.

We offer a rich and varied educational experience both inside and beyond the classroom, encouraging students to develop creativity, innovation, resilience, and the lifelong skills needed to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Our positive ethos and strong values have been longstanding, shaping the character and aspirations of our students. Our motto, Docendo Discimus ("By Teaching, We Learn"), reflects our belief that learning is a shared and lifelong journey.

Strong partnerships between students, staff, parents, and the wider community are central to our success. Together, we create an environment where every young person is supported, challenged, and inspired to flourish.

At Gillingham School, every member of staff plays a vital role in shaping our learning community. We are proud to offer a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive workplace where colleagues are encouraged to make a meaningful difference every day. Our culture is rooted in positivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, supported by high-quality professional development opportunities that enable staff to grow and thrive throughout their careers.

Join us and become part of a school community with a heritage of strong values, and a shared commitment to excellence. To see more information, please click here to see our website.

Benefits

More pay, more time, and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days, great training for your career, and more. Teach with United Learning for a more rewarding career. 

More Pay...

We pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector 

Cash towards medical treatments

Generous staff discount schemes

More time...

Three extra INSET days for planning  

At least one personal day a year 

And more support...... 

Great training for your career  

Exceptional curriculum resources  

Expert subject advice  

Support for your wellbeing

Additional Information

We are working hard to become a more diverse organisation - which is key to our commitment to bringing out the best in everyone. We welcome applications from everyone committed to this ethos and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the Group as a whole. We always appoint on merit. We are open to discussing flexible working options.

We reserve the right to invite strong candidates to interview in advance of the closing date, so encourage early applicants.

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.

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About Gillingham School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: Up to 1850 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Gillingham School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gillingham-school-gillingham

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