Exam Invigilator

Position

Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type:
Part-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 28/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: ASAP

We are looking to recruit a creative, enthusiastic, inspiring individual. S/he will be a key contributor to this hugely successful, popular and oversubscribed Academy whose ethos is underpinned by the school motto 'prepared for a future of lifelong learning'. It has never been more important that our young people enter society able to make sense of the world and their place in it.

The successful candidate will be a professional Exam Invigilator or if new to the profession, will have the potential to be so, with the ability to inspire and/or assist young people.

Main purpose
To supervise candidates entry into the examination room;

To direct candidates to their designated seat;

To make sure candidates are aware that they are under examination conditions;

To open and distribute exam papers to candidates;

To start an examination and read out any erratum notices;

To complete an attendance register;

To make sure that candidates are aware of the start and finish time of the examination;

To ensure that the examination regulations laid down by the Examination Boards & Joint Council are observed;

To be vigilant, but not intrusive throughout the period of the examination;

To distribute additional paper/equipment as required;

To finish an examination;

To collect exam papers and exam scripts at the end of the examination;

To supervise the orderly exit of candidates from the examination room;

To return completed exam papers, exam scripts and exam stationary to a secure area at the end of an examination.

Shenfield High School is a flourishing 11-18 Academy on the northern edge of Brentwood. We are popular and expanding and, as a Training School, fully committed to the professional development of all staff.

Please visit our website  for more details.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.