Exams Invigilator

Newstead Wood School, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SA

27 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £14.69 Hourly

Exams Invigilator job summary

To ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations in an environment that enables a pupil to perform at their best.

To support the Data and Exam Manager with the day-to-day operation of exam venues.

Assisting with setting up exam venues by laying out stationery, equipment and exam papers in accordance with strict procedures.

Closely following and enforcing exam procedures and regulations.

Assist pupils before the exam starts by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in the venue.

Ensure that pupils do not talk once inside the exam venue.

Invigilate during exams, dealing with queries raised by pupils and exam irregularities in accordance with procedures.

Check attendance during exams.

Record details of late arrivals and early leavers and collect their paper.

Escort pupils from venues during the exam as required and supervise pupils outside exam venue.

Escort pupils on toilet breaks to ensure no unauthorised material is consulted and that exam regulations are observed at all times.

Collect and deliver all papers at the end of the exam in accordance with strict procedures.

Supervise pupils leaving exam venues, ensuring that no-one removes equipment or stationery from the venue without authorisation.

Ensure that candidates leave the venue in a quiet and orderly manner.

Supervise pupils when clashes occur in their exam timetable.

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

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 Newstead Wood School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1347 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Newstead Wood School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/newstead-wood-school

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