Examination Invigilator (Casual)
The King's School, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1RA23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: We have work available throughout the academic year, please see the accompanying letter on our website for further details.
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- Hourly rate £12.71 Plus, accrued annual leave paid at 12.07% of the hourly rate of pay.
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint several enthusiastic Examination Invigilators to join our current team. The successful candidates do not need specific experience as training will be given. Although not essential, experience of working with young people (ideally in a school environment) would be an advantage. You will be responsible for the supervision of students, confidential examination papers/documentation and information relating to students and their assessment records. This post requires strong communication skills, a good level of literacy, the ability to work as part of a team, as well as the ability to show initiative.
We have work available throughout the academic year, please see the accompanying letter on our website for further details. Examination sessions run in the morning from 08:00-12:00, and in the afternoon from 12:30-16:00. Each session lasts for approximately 3-4 hours. Work is available on a variable hour’s basis, dependent on availability. We are specifically looking to recruit invigilators who are able to invigilate year-on-year. Training in preparation for this role will be delivered in person and online. There will be an opportunity to shadow an experienced invigilator for a morning and an afternoon session.
What the school offers its staff
“A mindbogglingly good, state comprehensive. Proving that consistent, well-managed, well-resourced, well-delivered and kind education for all can, and does, make a difference to a community.” (The Good Schools Guide, 2025)
The King's School is an 11-18 comprehensive school, which takes great pride in the promotion of excellence in teaching and learning, pastoral care and extra-curricular activities. Our core purpose of 'Achievement for All' encourages every student to develop their skills, interests and talents, not just through academic achievement but also through a rich variety of enrichment opportunities including house competitions, extra-curricular clubs, trips and visits.
Further information about the job
Please contact Mrs. Pocock at recruitment@thekings.devon.sch.uk for further details or see our website and apply online. The closing date is 9am on Thursday 15th October 2026. It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Friday 23rd October 2026.
Commitment to safeguarding
When applying for the role, it is important that you refer to the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and the DBS Disclosure Policy, which can be found on our website (About Us – Policy Documents). We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of students so all staff are enhanced DBS checked.
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.
About The King's School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1097 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- The King's School website
- Email address
- recruitment@thekings.devon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01404 812982
Academy - Comprehensive 11-18 school
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