Exam Invigilator
Sir Harry Smith Community College, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1XB13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Casual
Full-time equivalent salary
- £13.05 Hourly Scale 2, Point 4
Exam Invigilator job summary
Sir Harry Smith Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to share this commitment.
Sir Harry Smith Community College have a vacancy for a flexible and reliable individual to join our existing friendly and efficient team of Exam Invigilators. You will be required to supervise students during their examinations following Exam Board regulations to ensure the security of examination papers and adhering to Exam board procedures . Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided.
The hours for this role are on a casual basis during exam periods, usually mornings/afternoons, Monday to Friday during term-time only.
Salary: Scale 2, Point 4. Hourly rate £13.05
This role will require the successful candidate to support the Examinations Manager in the day-to-day operation of the examination timetable, including the set up of examination venues; seating plans, equipment and other examination related documentation together with the supervision of students ensuring the exam environment is fair, calm and in line with Exam Board Regulations. More details are outlined in the Job Description.
The successful candidate will:
Have a good educational background with GCSE equivalent in English Language and Maths.
Is firm but fair with a keen eye for detail and excellent organisational skills
Be discreet and able to maintain confidentiality
Work well as part of a committed team of Exam Invigilators and work flexibly within the examination timetable, covering unforeseen circumstances
The successful candidate will benefit from:
A vibrant yet professional school environment
A friendly staff team
Making a difference within a school community
Excellent CPD opportunities
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
The school has redesigned its curriculum. It has thought carefully about how to inspire pupils. The school has a well-planned and ambitious programme of learning. The school has ensured that the curriculum reflects the diversity of modern life. Pupils explain how they celebrate difference. The school has planned so all pupils have access to the curriculum without limitation. This includes those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’.
For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Michayla Reed via MReed@sirharrysmith.com or 01733 703991.
Application deadline is midday on Monday 6th July 2026. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we consider that we have received an appropriate number of suitable candidates for the post.
Applicants are thanked for their interest in Sir Harry Smith Community College. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date.
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.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Sir Harry Smith Community College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1104 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sir Harry Smith Community College website
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