Exam Invigilators

Ringwood School Academy, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1SE

36 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  11 August 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £14.24 Hourly

Exam Invigilators job summary

Looking for flexible, rewarding work that fits around your lifestyle?

Join our friendly team of Exam Invigilators and play an important role in helping students perform at their best during exam season. No previous experience is required—we'll provide full training and ongoing support.

About this Role

We are seeking Exam Invigilators to support the Exams department, upholding the rules of the examination and supporting students to successfully sit their exams. 

This role is ideal if you're looking for flexible work that can fit around other commitments, whether you're retired, returning to work, studying, or simply looking for additional income.

You will need to be reliable, a good timekeeper, responsible, have good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.  No experience necessary as full training will be given. The role requires prolonged periods of standing. 

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will have applied via the school application form.  Ringwood School is committed to safeguarding students.  We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.  

Exams take place across the whole year with the main exam season taking place from early May to the end of June. There are usually ten sessions per week in the main exam season and we ask our invigilators to commit to a minimum of 15 sessions across the 6 weeks of the main season.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervising students during examinations

• Ensuring examination regulations and procedures are followed at all times.

• Preparing examination rooms before candidates arrive.

• Distributing and collecting examination papers and materials.

• Assisting with the start and finish of examinations.

• Maintaining a calm and secure examination environment.

• Reporting any irregularities to the Exams Officer.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidates will:

• Have excellent attention to detail.

• Be punctual, dependable, and professional.

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Be able to follow procedures accurately and consistently.

• Remain calm under pressure and maintain confidentiality.

• Be available during key examination periods throughout the school year.

Previous invigilation experience is welcome but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided.

We Offer

• Flexible working hours.

• A supportive and friendly team environment.

• Full training and ongoing support.

• The opportunity to contribute to students' success.

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

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 Ringwood School Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1592 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ringwood School Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ringwood-school-academy

A large thriving oversubscribed 11 - 18 Comprehensive situated in beautiful surroundings close to the New Forest and the Hampshire / Dorset coastline. As a Teaching School we pride ourselves in being able to provide high quality professional development opportunities for all staff.

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