Exam Invigilators
Hornchurch High School, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4AJ33 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 January 2026 at 11am
Date listed
10 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Casual
Full-time equivalent salary
- £15.24 Hourly
Exam Invigilators job summary
Main duties
The post holder will have a calm and professional manner and must also be able to communicate effectively with both candidates and other members of staff, whilst maintaining examination integrity. They will be flexible and a good team player. To conduct examinations in accordance with JCQ, awarding body and school instructions. Ensure the integrity and security of the examinations. (The main exam period is May and June but we also have mock exams at other times of the year)
Before exams
To sign in at reception on arrival and report to the exam venue. Most exams are 1 hr 30 mins but additional time has to be considered for entry and collection of papers.
To keep exam papers and materials secure at all times
To ensure exam rooms are set out to standard
To assist in admitting candidates into exam rooms
To check and distribute the correct exam papers and materials to candidates
To deal with candidate queries
During exams
To supervise candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams; monitoring the security of the exam and ensuring students are engaged in the exam and following exam regulations. This requires walking up and down the rows.
To keep disruption to a minimum
To deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively - Exam Officer available via Mobile
To record/report any irregularities to Exam Officer
To note the time of any late candidate on the seat plan and notify the Exam Officer
To deal with candidate queries
Scribe/Read if required
After exams
To collect exam scripts in number order
To dismiss candidates from the exam room once all the scripts and exam materials have been collected.
To return exam scripts and other materials to the Exam Officer.
Please note, due to the nature of the role, we would require you to be available for the following examination dates:
Mon 23rd February - Fri 6th March 2026
Friday 8th May - Fri 26th June 2026
If successful, please note that there will be some training delivered in the new year ahead of the examinations.
We are an aged 11-16 mixed comprehensive with good pupils, supportive parents and an excellent staff.
If you think you could be the right person for us, please complete the application Early applications are both welcomed and advised. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment as such all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and digital screening. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance.
We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Headteacher: Ms S Madhvani
Hornchurch High School is part of the Partnership Learning Trust
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment as such all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and digital screening. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Hornchurch High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 717 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hornchurch High School website
We are an aged 11-16 mixed comprehensive with good pupils, supportive parents and an excellent staff. We offer excellent training, exciting links with other school partners and provide opportunities for personal development. We have a vibrant work place with friendly, supportive colleagues and an excellent work/life balance.
This is an exciting time to be joining Hornchurch High School as we have new and exciting plans for the near future as we head towards an outstanding judgement from Ofsted.
Our innovative curriculum ensures that students experience a wide range of subjects and opportunities in and outside of the classroom.
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