Examination Invigilator

The King's School, Grantham, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RP

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Immediate start

• Closing date

  23 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full time equivalent salary: £12.71 Hourly Hourly rate plus holiday pay

Examination Invigilator job summary

We are seeking to appoint additional Examination Invigilators to support the supervision and administration of internal and external GCSE and A Level examinations. Work is offered according to the examination timetable and school requirements.

The successful candidates will be able to establish a positive and authoritative presence with students, work effectively as part of the existing invigilation team, and carry out their duties under the direction of the school's Examination and Data Officer.

Invigilators must be able to commit to an agreed timetable during the November, December, February, April. May and June examination periods and attend mandatory training events throughout the year. Availability during these examination periods is an essential requirement of the role.

The successful candidates will possess excellent organisational and communication skills and be able to maintain a calm, orderly and secure examination environment while ensuring examinations are conducted in accordance with JCQ regulations, awarding body requirements and school procedures.

The role includes a range of administrative duties before, during and after examinations, together with responsibility for maintaining the integrity and security of the examination process.

Previous invigilation experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

If you are unsure what The King’s School is like but are considering applying, please contact the school for an informal telephone conversation to find out more.

Whilst a closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate prior. This being the case, we would encourage early applications for the post.

Please note that feedback will only be provided to candidates whose applications progress to the interview stage.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

All staff must be committed to safeguarding our community, and to follow school safeguarding procedures.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers. The role is considered a ‘regulated activity’, and therefore check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, including the children’s barred list will be made. The school may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence process for shortlisted candidates. Staff must comply with procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of students.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, please see www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance.

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 King's School, Grantham

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1221 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The King's School, Grantham website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-king-s-school-grantham

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