Exam Invigilators

The Highcrest Academy, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NQ

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £14.69 Hourly Rate quoted includes holiday pay

Exam Invigilators job summary

We are seeking flexible individuals with strong organisational skills to join our team on a casual basis, to start as soon as possible. The ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and attention to detail. All successful candidates will need to abide by exam regulations. Previous experience of invigilation within a school setting would be advantageous but is not a requirement as full training for all aspects of the role will be provided for all staff who are appointed.

As this position is offered on a casual basis, there are no set hours but successful candidates will need to be available for work throughout May and June primarily, although we do have exam periods at other points of the yearr, starting with the Mock Exams from 16 November 2026. The days worked will vary from week to week but will be by prior agreement. You will need to be available from 8.15am for morning exams and 12.30pm for afternoon exams.

The ideal candidate will be reliable and must have a calm, reassuring manner. In addition to invigilating, you may be required to fulfil other roles to help support exam students.

If you would like to join our kind, caring academy where students are at the heart of everything we do, please apply now!

For an informal chat, or more information about the role, please contact Caitlin Campbell on 01494 529866 (term time only)

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

The Highcrest Academy is fully committed to safeguarding children (policies on web). All members of staff are in a “regulated” role under the Vetting & Barring Scheme and have to be DBS cleared prior to employment.

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 Highcrest Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1045 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Highcrest Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-highcrest-academy

"The school has a warm and welcoming atmosphere" and "Pupils at The Highcrest Academy happily live up to the school's motto of 'aspire and achieve'." Ofsted 2020

All who work at the academy reinforce our six virtues linked to our motto (Ambition, Sensitivity, Purpose, Integrity, Resilience and Eloquence), helping us instil a culture of excellence that runs throughout every strand of our Academy.

Situated in the leafy Chilterns and within easy reach of Central London, Highcrest is culturally and academically diverse and is the only academy in Buckinghamshire that caters for students of ‘all abilities’. Some of our students need all your support, whilst others need to be challenged and stretched. Our inclusive and successful House system, a wide range of clubs, visits and trips helps to bring our whole school community together. There are approximately 1,000 students on roll, including the Sixth Form. Recent additions to our site include a gym and restaurant/coffee shop for both staff and students, as well as a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre.

A thriving and friendly academy in the heart of the community, where your well-being is paramount. We offer staff recognition schemes, free gym and staff sports teams, plus a paid Well-being Day for all staff. There is also the possibility of shared staff living accommodation and on-site parking.

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