Exam Invigilators

Queensbury School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8BL

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  May 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: £12.62

What skills and experience we're looking for

EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.

“These are exciting times at Queensbury School. Caring staff, an ambitious curriculum and new buildings are all driving improvements for pupils. Leaders aim to help pupils ‘unleash their limitless potential’. Staff, parents, carers and pupils are united in making this vision a reality” Ofsted May 2023

Students at Queensbury School work on a differentiated National Curriculum but some achieve up to GCSE levels. Life skills and social communication are key learning skills for our young people.

We are seeking to appoint attentive and reliable Exam Invigilators to provide administrative support and supervision during the school exam periods alongside assisting the Examinations Officer. The candidates will play an important role in ensuring the smooth process of assessment and will ensure all examination body requirements and exam conditions are adhered to with honesty and integrity. You will be working closely with the Exams department and our hard-working students.

This role is a casual role, as and when required, during exam periods. Please refer to the job description for the main responsibilities of the role.

Please note that only school application forms will be accepted, we will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitae (CV) or accept them instead of an application form.

Informal conversations are warmly welcomed. If you would like to arrange an informal visit please email enquiry@queensbury.eiat.org.uk

Invigilators are the people in examination rooms responsible for conducting examinations in the presence of the candidates. Invigilators have a key role in upholding the integrity of the external examination/assessment process.

The role of the invigilator

To ensure that examinations are conducted according to the regulations to:

• ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities
• ensure the security of the examination materials before, during and after the examination
• prevent possible candidate malpractice
• prevent possible administrative failures

Please see JD/PS for more information.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer

• A collaborative and inclusive culture
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF – free totally confidential support,
• Access to discounts and offers via BHSF
• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff
• Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Exams Invigilator 2025 JD and PS (2).pdf - 170 KB (opens in new tab)

About Queensbury School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 348 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queensbury School website
• Email address: enquiry@queensbury.eiat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queensbury-school-birmingham

Queensbury is a large Secondary Special School with a satellite 6th Form Centre (approximately 343 11 – 19 year old students in total), all with Educational Health Care Plans, which caters for students with Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties and a range of complex needs. Our positive, caring ethos provides a safe, stable, hardworking learning environment where everyone is valued.

Arranging a visit to Queensbury School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiry@queensbury.eiat.org.uk.

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