Exam Invigilator X2
The Heath School, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4SY39 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
14 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: This post is offered on a casual, hourly-paid basis. The examinations team will liaise with candidates as required throughout the school year to confirm availability. Whilst examinations can take place at any time, candidates should have good availability for work during school times in January, May, June and December in particular each year.
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £12.85 per hour (NJC Scale 3—MAT 3) + 12.07% holiday pay: £14.40 per hour.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about life at school and willing to make a difference through helping our students during examinations?
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Examinations Invigilators to work with us on a casual ‘as required’ basis supporting students in both mock and public examinations throughout the school year. Candidates will be flexible, have good written and verbal communication skills, and be happy to act as a reassuring presence to students in examination rooms.
As an Examinations Invigilator, candidates will support and conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint
Council for Qualifications (JCQ), the relevant awarding body, and The Heath School policies and procedures.
Whilst previous invigilation experience would be an advantage, full training will be provided.
The ideal candidate will:
Have a good general standard of education
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Have good organisational skills
Be enthusiastic about supporting our students during examinations in the school environment
Work well as a member of a team
Have good flexibility to be available for work as and when required
Please see the recruitment pack for further details of the job description and personal specification.
What the school offers its staff
The Heath is a highly successful, oversubscribed school at the heart of the Runcorn community. We are proud of our strong academic outcomes, which consistently at or above national averages; and of our wide-ranging extra-curricular programme. Our student-centred approach, underpinned by The Heath Standard, ensures all pupils are supported to achieve their aspirations.
Further information about the job
Applicants must have relevant qualifications and experience related to this role, please ensure that you meet the person specification before applying.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
We ask that you do not send CVs. Please email your completed application to
recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Heath is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and the post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further information about DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
If you are shortlisted for interview, we will carry out an online search for information about you as part of our due diligence and commitment to safeguarding.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Heath School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1185 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Heath School website
- Email address
- recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk
Our school is extremely popular and we are oversubscribed with over 1200 students on roll. For many years, outcomes have been extremely positive, and students have moved on to achieve their aspirations. However, we do not pride ourselves only on our academic performance but on our student-centred approach and the range of opportunities we provide our students through our curriculum and through our extra-curricular offer. That is The Heath Standard.
We care for our staff, as we care for our students, their health and wellbeing are paramount as we understand the pivotal role our staff play in the development of our school and its students. Our staff work incredibly hard but equally, we work hard to ensure their work is as effective as possible.
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