Exam Invigilator
Hartland High School, Reading, RG2 8AFThis job expired on 10 July 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Zero Hours per week, availability is required from 8.15am for morning exams and until 16.00pm for afternoon exams. Exams take place at various times throughout the school year, particularly during November/December, January, March, May, June and July. Prior notice of dates is given in advance.
Contract type
- Casual
Pay scale
- NJC pay scale Grade C, point 3, £24,796 per annum FTE (£12.85 per hour plus holiday allowance).
What skills and experience we're looking for
Hold at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, which must include at least a Grade C/4 in Maths and English. (Essential)
Previous exam invigilating experience within a school environment. (Desirable)
Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting. (Desirable)
Successful experience of working within a secondary school. (Desirable)
Knowledge of ‘Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations’. (Desirable)
Good behavioural management. (Desirable)
Able to demonstrate a commitment to school improvement and raising achievement forall students.
Able to follow processes.
Previous administrative experience demonstrating strong organisational skills.
Excellent problem solving, communication and organisational skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal sensitively with related issues/individualswith tact, diplomacy and discretion.
Ability to work quickly, methodically and accurately under pressure and act flexibly tosupport others and respond to unplanned situations.
Good interpersonal skills and an ability to develop and maintain effective workingrelationships with colleagues and students.
Able to work under pressure and work to deadlines.
Have the flexibility to undertake any role requested by the Examination/Data Officer.
Willingness to support students on a 1:1 basis.
High levels of professional integrity, energy and enthusiasm.
Flexible and responsive to change.
Be dependable, able to follow instruction and respond to management directions.
Have the ability and willingness upon occasion to carry out some manual lifting ofexamination stationery.
What the school offers its staff
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
A generous pension scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
Cycle-to-work scheme, gym discounts and free eye tests.
Being part of a friendly, ambitious team within a growing, supportive organisation.
Further information about the job
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● To assist the Examinations Officer in the smooth and efficient administration, setting up and running of examinations.
● Closely following and enforcing the school and exam board procedures and regulations, including being familiar with the ‘Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations’ as provided by the Examinations Boards.
● To support candidates on a 1-1 basis who requires assistance e.g scribing.
● Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues.
● Ensuring candidates do not talk once inside examination venues.
● Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with procedure.
● Checking attendance during examinations.
● Recording details of late arrivals and early leavers and collecting scripts from early leavers.
● Escorting candidates from venues during the examination as required and supervising candidates whilst outside examination venues.
● Escorting candidates on toilet breaks ensuring no unauthorised material is consulted and that examination regulations are observed at all times.
● To ensure that any minor behaviour issues are dealt with in line with school policy and that any breaches of Examination Code of Conduct are reported to the Examinations Officer immediately.
● Collecting, collating and assisting with the packing of examination papers, stationery and equipment prior to the examinations and delivering scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with strict procedures.
● Supervising candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates do not remove equipment or stationery from the venue without authorisation and ensuring that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner.
● To be available for additional Invigilating Training Meetings.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hartland High School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 589 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- dliu@hartlandhigh.co.uk
Arranging a visit to Hartland High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dliu@hartlandhigh.co.uk.
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