Exam Invigilator

Paget High School, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3DR

24 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  18 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 September 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: £13.05 Hourly

Exam Invigilator job summary

Paget High School is seeking to recruit Exam Invigilators to support the delivery of both internal and external examinations in accordance with examination board regulations and school policies. The post holders will work under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team and the Examinations Officer to ensure the smooth, efficient and secure running of examinations, maintaining an appropriate examination environment at all times

Main Responsibilities

• To prepare examination rooms in line with JCQ and school requirements
• To ensure the correct admission, identification and seating of candidates
• To distribute and collect examination papers and authorised materials
• To ensure candidates are fully aware of examination conditions and regulations
• To supervise candidates during examinations in a quiet and unobtrusive manner
• To respond to candidate queries in accordance with examination regulations
• To maintain accurate records, including attendance registers and examination timings
• To ensure the secure collection, storage and return of completed examination scripts

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Reliability, punctuality and the ability to follow procedures accurately
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A calm, professional and respectful manner
• Good standards of literacy and numeracy

Previous experience is not required, as training will be provided. However, applicants should be confident working in a school environment and committed to supporting young people during key assessment periods

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.

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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 Paget High School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 606 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Paget High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/paget-high-school

Paget High School is situated in the Branston area of Burton upon Trent, with easy links to the A38. Our well maintained and equipped buildings are set in beautiful grounds that include an orchard and a working farm.

We serve a diverse community of approximately 700 students in Years 7-13.

Judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2023, the governors and leadership team are determined that our students receive the best possible education.

We provide our staff with excellent ongoing professional development and are careful to consider wellbeing in our decision making.

You can expect excellent line management, coaching and mentoring, and a close and effective working relationship with senior leaders and the administration team.

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