Examinations Invigilator

Examinations Invigilator

Job description

Myddelton College, Denbigh, is seeking to appoint Examinations Invigilators, responsible for the supervision of external (A Level and GCSE) and internal examinations in accordance with the rules and regulations of the respective examination boards and the college.

The role is offered on a casual basis depending on the needs of the school.

The main external examination period takes place during May and June 2027 with internal examinations scheduled for January 2027.

The role of the invigilator

• To ensure that examinations are conducted according to the regulations
• ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities
• ensure the security of the examination materials before, during and after the examination
• prevent possible candidate malpractice
• prevent possible administrative failures

Main duties

Before examinations

• Report to and be briefed by the exams officer prior to each exam session
• Keep confidential exam question papers and materials secure before, during and after exams
• Ensure exam rooms are set up according to the requirements
• Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal examination conditions
• Give full attention to conducting the examinations properly
• Identify candidates and seat candidates according to the required arrangements
• Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidates
• Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams
• Deal with candidates questions
• Start exams

During examinations

• Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout
• Keep disruption in examinations rooms to a minimum
• Deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively
• Record/report any incidents, disruption or irregularities
• Complete attendance registers
• Deal with candidate questions according to the regulations

After examinations

• Instruct candidates in finishing their examinations and collect examination scripts and materials
• Dismiss candidates from the examination room
• Check candidates’ names on scripts match the details on the attendance register
• Securely return all examination scripts, question papers and materials to the exams officer

Other tasks

• Undertake training, update and review sessions as required
• Undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the exams officer, for example;
• centre supervision of examination timetable clash candidates between examination sessions
• facilitating access arrangements for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe etc. (full training will be provided)
• other exams-related administrative tasks including maintaining question paper security by supporting the ‘second pair of eyes check’

Essential skills and experience

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A reliable and responsible work ethic
• A commitment to upholding confidentiality and maintaining exam security
• The ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to work calmly under pressure

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience in a similar role preferred, but not essential
• Knowledge of Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations
• Knowledge of school examination processes

Job Type: Zero hours contract
Contract length: as and when required from January 2027.

Pay: £13:00 per hour

Benefits:

• parking on-site
• lunch provided
• training provided

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/11/2026

Apply to [email protected]

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Exoereince in similar role: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person