Invigilator

The Excelsior Academy, London, E8 2EY

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  March 2026

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  6 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £14.88 Hourly Part time, Casual Worker

Invigilator job summary

Invigilator

Hourly Rate: £14.88 per hour
Contract Type: Part-time, Casual Worker
Availability: You must be available 08:00 - 16:00 during the exam seasons (March, May, June, July).

About the Role

The Excelsior Academy is looking for reliable and attentive Invigilators to support the smooth and secure delivery of examinations. Working under the guidance of the Exams Manager, you will help ensure all exams are conducted fairly, in compliance with JCQ regulations, and in a calm and controlled environment.

No previous invigilation experience is required, as full training will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional team and make a vital contribution to students’ exam experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of exam rooms, ensuring they meet JCQ and academy requirements.

• Admit and seat candidates according to examination arrangements.

• Supervise examinations, maintaining a calm and compliant environment and minimizing disruption.

• Distribute exam papers and materials, ensuring all candidates have what they need.

• Respond to candidate questions appropriately and manage any emergencies or irregularities.

• Complete attendance registers and report any incidents or suspected malpractice.

• Collect and check scripts, ensuring candidates’ details are correct, and return them securely to the Exams Manager.

• Participate in training and updates to maintain competence and understanding of JCQ regulations.

• Assist with other exams-related tasks as required, including facilitating access arrangements for candidates.

Ideal Candidate

• Reliable, flexible, and available during main exam periods.

• Confident with effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Able to work well as part of a team.

• Calm and reassuring presence for candidates.

• Willing to follow strict confidentiality and security procedures.

• Basic IT skills (email, mobile messaging).

• Eager to learn and achieve competence in invigilation procedures.

Requirements

• Availability during exam seasons (March, May, June, July), between 08:00 and 16:00.

• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

• Proof of Right to Work in the UK.

• Satisfactory employment references.

How to Apply
If you are reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to upholding examination integrity, we would love to hear from you. Please note, the Academy reserve the right to close the advert sooner and to conduct interviews as applications are received.

The Excelsior Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

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 The Excelsior Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 992 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Excelsior Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-petchey-academy

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in London