Exam Invigilator

The Chauncy School, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0DP

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Variable Rate Contract £13.95 per hour

Exam Invigilator job summary

We are recruiting for exams invigilators to work with us this academic year. Primarily for the main summer exam season (May-June), however additional sessions will be available throughout the year. No experience necessary as full training will be provided. You must be patient, calm under pressure and enjoy working as part of a team.

TITLE OF JOB: EXAMS INVIGILATOR

RATE OF PAY: £13.95 (inclusive of holiday pay)

CONTRACT: Variable hours (Casual Worker)

HOURS: HOURS: Essential availability: Throughout MAY and JUN.

Additional sessions are available between November to April
*Standard sessions start at 08.00am & afternoons 13:00 but can be subject to change

Personal Specification, Knowledge and Experience

Education required: a basic general level of education

Experience is not required as training will be provided. However, the ideal candidate will be flexible, reliable and punctual providing a reassuring presence to candidates in exam rooms. You should enjoy working as part of a team but also be confident working independently using your own initiative.

Main duties

To conduct examinations in strict accordance with JCQ, awarding bodies and Chauncy School instructions. Training will be provided.

Before exams

To maintain the security of exam materials at all times

To ensure exam rooms are set out to standard

To ensure that candidates have not brought any items not allowed within the exam area, such as mobile phones or notes.

To instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams

To distribute exam papers and materials to candidates

During exams

To supervise candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams

To deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively

To record/report any irregularities

To complete attendance registers

After exams

To collect and collate exam materials

To return exam materials to the exams officer

Other

To facilitate access arrangements where required

To attend training, refresher or review sessions as required

To undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the exams officer, for example

- Supervision of clash candidates between exam periods

- Basic exam admin

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

Chauncy School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please read our Safer Recruitment Policy and Child Protection Policy on our school website here: https://chauncyschool.com/policies-2/

If you have any questions concerning our appointment process and /or our Safeguarding practices you should contact Karen Baker who is our Office Manager via admin@chauncy.org.uk. You may choose to contact Maria Ingrao who is our Designated Officer for Child Protection via safeguarding @chauncy.org.uk . Both may be contacted at the school by telephone on 01920 411200.

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 The Chauncy School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1515 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Chauncy School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-chauncy-school

Chauncy is a popular, oversubscribed, successful school at the heart of Ware.

Chauncy has received consecutive Ofsted Outstanding grades in both 2017 and 2023 in all five categories. We are purposeful, forward-looking and determined to continue to be great. Students tell us that they feel safe and valued, and Ofsted noted that student conduct is outstanding, encouraging exceptional opportunities for teaching and learning. Students at Chauncy are excited about their own learning.

There is a passionate commitment by staff to inspire through excellent teaching. The strength of relationships between staff, students and parents has been vital in providing support and challenge, promoting achievement.

We have a tradition of academic success founded on students’ ambition, belief in themselves and a school ethos that seeks to praise and reward all achievement. Promoting student achievement is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome students of all abilities and teach them in different groups from the start of Year Seven according to their academic needs. There is no limit to what our students can achieve with parental support, excellent facilities and superb teaching.

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