Exam invigilator

Job Introduction

Exam Invigilators Wanted

Salary for Senior Examinations Invigilator £16.14 per hour

Salary for Examination Invigilator £14.24 per hour

Interviews to be held in November, with a start date of as soon as possible.

We’re recruiting reliable and professional Exam Invigilators and Senior Exam Invigilators to support students during examinations.

The role will be ideal for someone who is looking for extra days work or for someone who is looking for some more experience within schools. The role would also suit students completing their studies and looking for a role in the summer.

You will be assisting the smooth running of secondary level education exams, distributing and collecting papers, escorting pupils if required and ensuring that pupils are adhering to the examination standard guidelines at all times.

Your daily duties will consist of the following;

• Maintaining a calm exam environment
• Ensuring the examination is conducted according to guidelines set out by JCQ
• Reporting on any unexpected events during the course of an examination
• Invigilating external examination according to an agreed timetable
• Marking against registers as required
• Liaising with the examinations officer

We offer;

• Flexible working
• Training provided
• Competitive hourly pay
• Previous experience not necessarily required

If you are organised, punctual, attentive and able to work calmly and professionally in an exam environment, we would like to hear from you.

This opportunity is open for people who are available immediately and have flexible availability to cover exams as needed.

Application on the school application form to the Headteacher Mr P Naudi asap and by

9am Monday 2nd November 2026 at the latest.

Cheam High School, Chatsworth Road, Cheam, Surrey SM3 8PW

Tel: 020 8644 5790

Email: HR@cheam.sutton.sch.uk; Website: www.cheam.sutton.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will likely be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Children’s Barred List check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). The role may also be subject to additional pre-employment checks including prohibition from teaching checks, online searches of publicly available information, qualification verification, right to work checks and satisfactory references.

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence obligations in line with statutory guidance.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Equality monitoring information is requested separately from the application process and is not used as part of the shortlisting or selection process.

In line with statutory guidance, references may be requested prior to interview.