Exam Invigilators

The Mirfield Free Grammar, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9EZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  19 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.26 Hourly

Exam Invigilators job summary

We are seeking reliable and professional Exam Invigilators to join our bank of staff supporting examinations throughout the academic year, including external exam seasons and internal assessments. These roles are offered on a casual, flexible basis, and training will be provided.

This is an essential position, ensuring the smooth, fair and secure running of our examination processes. Working closely with our Exams Officer, successful applicants will be responsible for:

• Setting out and collecting exam papers and materials
• Admitting students to exam halls and rooms
• Invigilating throughout examinations
• Collating completed papers for return to exam boards

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Calm, reassuring and supportive towards students
• Honest, reliable and able to maintain confidentiality
• Alert, vigilant and able to remain focused for the duration of exams (up to 3 hours)
• Able to work effectively as part of a team

If you are looking for a rewarding and flexible role within a supportive school environment, we would be delighted to hear from you. We encourage early applications, as interviews will be held on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable number of applications is received.

Great Heights Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references prior to appointment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

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 Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Parents can feel confident that careful procedures are in place to ensure that all staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children within the Academy. Consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff. The Academy encourages parents and children to talk freely about any concerns or worries which may affect their wellbeing. All concerns are referred to the members of staff who are our trained designated Safeguarding Officers working as the school's Safeguarding Team.

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 Mirfield Free Grammar

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1323 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Mirfield Free Grammar website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-mirfield-free-grammar

Founded in 1667 The Mirfield Free Grammar has a long-established tradition of success and promotes values such as respect, integrity, teamwork and aspiration.

The MFG is a vibrant learning environment; everything we do, every decision we make is focused on the students and how we can inspire them to achieve the very best for themselves both academically and personally.

With excellent commuter links, we are situated just 10 minutes away from the M62 and 20 minutes from the M1.

In February 2020, Ofsted judged the school to be 'Good' in all four categories, reflecting the rapid improvements made over the past year across the school.

"Pupils are clear about what is expected of them. They have positive attitudes to learning and work hard.”

"Good progress is being made in increasing numbers in coming years."

"A better curriculum has led to effective learning. Behaviour in class has improved considerably. Staff have high expectations for all pupils."

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