Exam Invigilator

Helston Community College, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8NR

116 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Casual contract - as and when needed.
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: 12.60

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a committed individual looking to support the learning of students in school?

Helston Community College are seeking reliable, calm and conscientious individuals to join our team of Exam Invigilators. This role is essential to ensuring that examinations are conducted in accordance with established regulations, and that all students have a supportive and fair environment to succeed.

About the Role:

As an Exam Invigilator, you will:

· Supervise students during internal and external examinations

· Help prepare the exam room and distribute materials

· Ensure exam regulations are followed at all times

· Provide clear instructions and support students with procedural queries

· Maintain a quiet, calm and orderly atmosphere

· Collect and organise exam papers at the end of each session

We are looking for someone who:

· Is punctual, dependable and well-organised

· Has excellent attention to detail

· Can stay calm under pressure and handle sensitive situations professionally

· Is confident in managing groups of students

· Can work as part of team and follow guidance

· Is available during the main exam periods [e.g. January, March, May-June]

Previous experience would be an advantage; however, training will be provided.

What the school offers its staff

Working for TPAT and Benefits

‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019

We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.

We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.

If you choose to work for us, you will receive:

• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Exams Invigilator JD&PS_Mar 26.pdf - 857 KB (opens in new tab)

About Helston Community College

• School type: Academy, ages 0 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1326 pupils enrolled
• Age range: Not given
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Helston Community College website
• Email address: recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
• Phone number: 01326 572685
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/helston-community-college-helston

At Helston Community College, our students matter: each one an individual, valued and appreciated. We are ambitious for all of our students and are committed to providing a learning experience that consists of high challenge combined with appropriate support, and effective teaching in a safe and disciplined environment.

Our College is a place where doors of opportunity are opened for young people, and we encourage them to make the most of every opportunity that comes their way. We provide a diverse curriculum, allowing students to develop knowledge, skills and talents in a broad range of subject areas. We challenge students’ thinking and encourage them to learn from setbacks, so that they become resilient learners who can respond effectively to future challenges. We urge our students to believe in themselves, to take responsibility for their own learning and personal development, and to work hard so that they achieve their very best.

Arranging a visit to Helston Community College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.

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