Exam Invigilators

Dene Magna School, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0DU

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: £12.66, rising to minimum wage on 1st April

What skills and experience we're looking for

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations in an environment that enables a student to perform at their best

MAIN DUTIES

• To conduct examinations in accordance with the awarding body and Dene Magna’s regulations and instructions
• To have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the examinations/assessment process

BEFORE EXAMS

• Report to and be briefed by the Exams Officer/Lead Invigilator prior to each exam session
• Keep confidential exam question papers and materials secure before, during and after exams
• Ensure exam rooms are set up according to the requirements
• Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials
• Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal exam conditions
• Identify candidates and seat candidates according to the required arrangements
• Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams
• Deal with candidate questions or seek clarity from the Exams Officer/Lead Invigilator
• Start exams if required

DURING EXAMS

• Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams
• Keep disruption in exam rooms to a minimum
• Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively
• Record/report any incidents. disruption or irregularities to the Lead Invigilator/Exams Officer
• Complete attendance registers
• Deal with candidate questions according to the regulations

AFTER EXAMS

• Instruct candidates in finishing their exams and collect exam scripts and exam materials
• Dismiss candidates from the exam room
• Check candidates’ names on scripts and match the details on the attendance register
• Securely return all exam scripts and exam materials to the Exams Officer

OTHER TASKS

• Undertake training, attend update and review sessions as required
• Annually undertake relevant online invigilator training and assessment for that academic year
• Undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the Exams Officer, for example:
  • centre supervision of exam timetable clash candidates between exam sessions
  • facilitating access arrangement for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe, etc (full training will be provided)
  • other exams-related administrative tasks including maintaining question paper security by supporting the “second pair of eyes check”

What the school offers its staff

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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 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.

Invigilators Job Pack (1).pdf - 3.64 MB (opens in new tab)

About Dene Magna School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1006 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dene Magna School website
• Email address: h.tufnell@denemagna.gloucs.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dene-magna-school-mitcheldean

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