Exam Invigilator

Overview

Lea Valley Academy are pleased to present an excellent opportunity for an Exam Invigilator, on a part time basis. The role will be to oversee students while they conduct their examinations, ensuring all JCQ regulations are met, and internal procedures are followed. Full training will be provided however the ideal candidate will be highly organised with good attention to detail. Due to the nature of exams, the ideal candidate must be able to commit for the whole examination season, please see below dates.

• Internal Mock Exams: 2nd March 2026 – 13th March 2026
• Summer Exam Series: 7th May 2026 – 26th June 2026

• Ensuring that School policies and procedures are followed closely throughout the examination process.
• Monitoring and observing the students vigilantly.
• Assisting with setting up the examination room.
• Distributing exam papers.
• Checking attendance throughout the exam.
• Guiding students to their seat and following seating plan.
• Supervising students leaving the examination room, ensuring they leave in a quiet manner.
• Dealing with queries raised by the students.
• Collecting exam papers at the end of the exam.
• Being aware of the ways in which foul play can take place.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Extremely patient and able to stay vigilant throughout an exam period
• Organised and excellent time management skills.
• Invigilation or experience working in an education setting is desirable but not essential.

For an informal conversation about the role, please call the school to arrange to speak with our Exams Officer. Applications are welcome on our school application form which can be obtained via an email request to

Salary £15.24 per hour

Please see LVA Recruitment Brochure

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.