Invigilator

Lytham St Annes High School, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4GW

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as pre-employment checks are complete

• Closing date

  29 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: 26,847.00

Invigilator job summary

Exam Invigilator

£13.92 per hour

Casual hours during examination periods

Are you dependable, well-organised and capable of staying calm under pressure? Do you possess keen attention to detail alongside a commitment to precise compliance? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you!

If you answered yes to these questions, then we want to hear from you!

We are seeking dedicated and reliable Exam Invigilators to join our examinations team and support the seamless, effective delivery of our internal and external assessment periods (November, December, May and June).

Working collaboratively within our invigilation team, you will supervise students sitting exams in full accordance with school and Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulatory guidelines. You will play a vital role in establishing a quiet, supportive, and highly structured environment where candidates can focus and perform to their full potential.

Whether you have prior experience in an educational setting or are looking to start a rewarding flexible role, this is a brilliant opportunity to contribute to our vibrant college community.

A day in your new role could see you:-

Assisting in setting up exam venues to ensure smooth and efficient administration.

Greeting students, checking attendance, and guiding candidates to their assigned seating.

Distributing examination papers, stationary, and necessary assessment materials efficiently.

Maintaining active, unobtrusive supervision throughout assessment sessions.

Upholding strict exam conditions and ensuring all rules regarding conduct and communication are followed.

Handling student queries promptly and appropriately in line with regulatory rules.

Reporting any procedural irregularities, misconduct, or behavioural concerns immediately.

Accompanying and supervising candidates who require temporary emergency leave from the room.

Collecting, sorting, and securely organizing completed scripts and materials at the conclusion of exams.

Closing date: 29th October 2026 8am 

Interviews: W/C 9th November 2026 

Find everything you need here to get started with your online application.

Our commitment to a safe and respectful environment

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We do not tolerate discrimination and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We provide equal access, services, and care regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity/expression/trans status, race, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. This includes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment of any kind. We believe that all individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace and online community free from harassment, intimidation, and discrimination. We encourage open communication, provide clear reporting mechanisms for misconduct, and conduct thorough investigations. We expect everyone interacting with us to uphold these standards.

All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college’s commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children, anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately. Please note that we reserve the right to review your online presence in line with keeping children safe in education guidance.

Think of your application as a chance to show off and shout about your experience! Below is a list of all the skills we're looking for, so don't be shy, make sure you highlight how you've used them. You'll find a breakdown of what's important for this role in the job description, so give it a good look and make sure your application shines!

Please do not upload your CV; we cannot consider these. Instead make sure that everything we need to know is included in your application.

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 Lytham St Annes High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1588 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lytham St Annes High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lytham-st-annes-high-school-lytham-st-annes

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