Exam Invigilator
Outwood Academy Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4LGThis job expired on 28 September 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
November 2026
Closing date
28 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Casual hours - Needed for peak exam periods in November, February/March and May/June.
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £13.70 Per Hour + 12.07% holiday pay
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you conscientious, reliable, and looking for a role supporting the vital examination process within an academy?
Join us as an Exam Invigilator, where you will work as part of a team supervising pupils undertaking school and external examinations. The overall purpose of this post is to ensure all examinations are conducted in strict accordance with legal and school requirements.
This role requires individuals who are flexible and adaptable , with proven self-confidence and the ability to work on their own initiative
Be crucial to maintaining the integrity of our examinations. You'll work as part of a team, supervising pupils and ensuring strict adherence to all legal and school regulations. Key duties include preparing the exam room , admitting and quietly seating candidates , and managing the distribution and collection of exam papers.
You will maintain efficient timekeeping , deal calmly with minor behaviour issues , and be prepared to escort candidates in an emergency. Your vigilance ensures a fair and compliant environment for all students
What the school offers its staff
We are seeking reliable, conscientious, and flexible individuals with a good standard of education. While prior school experience is welcome, it's not essential. You must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills , a calm and self-confident demeanour , and be able to work effectively on your own initiative. Knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality/data protection is required , along with the ability to maintain good organisational standards.
Further information about the job
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 Outwood Academy Hindley
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 908 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- m.haughton@hindley.outwood.com
Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Hindley
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.haughton@hindley.outwood.com.
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