Job Description: Exam Invigilator

This appointment recognises the requirements of the current Support Staffs’ Pay Conditions Document, and reflects the policies established by Weydon Multi Academy Trust. The post holder shall carry out those professional duties as circumstance may require, under the reasonable direction of the line manager.  This document does not aim to specify all the details of the responsibilities and key tasks of the post holder and specific duties are subject to review with the line manager.  All posts within the school are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Location:       Tomlinscote School

Salary Scale:	1.A £14.38 per hour (includes holiday pay)
Hours of Work:	Part time
Contract Type:	Casual
Accountable to:	Lead Invigilator/Exam Office Staff
Accountable for:	N/A
Application Deadline:	Monday 31st August 2026, 9am
Interviews:	w/c Monday 14th September 2026

Job Purpose:

To provide support to the examinations process and support the Lead Invigilators with the day-to-day operation of examination venues.

Responsibilities 

1. Accountability

Assisting with setting up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures. Assisting and directing candidates to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues. Ensuring candidates do not talk once inside the examination venue. During examinations, deal with queries raised by candidates and deal with examination irregularities in accordance with strict procedures. Check attendance during examinations, recording late arrivals and early leavers and collecting scripts from early leavers. Escort candidates from venues during examinations, if required, and supervise candidates whilst outside examination venues. Collecting and collating scripts in accordance with strict procedures. Assist with the preparation of script envelopes. Supervise candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring they leave in an orderly and quiet manner.

2. Health & Safety

To ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

3. Communication

To liaise with Line Manager and other departments.  To further develop ways of communicating with the team.

4. Training and Development

To participate in arrangements for further training and developments. To initiate new ideas and encourage developments.  To participate in the Tomlinscote School and Sixth Form College Performance Management Programme as per whole school policy. Be prepared to act as Lead Invigilator, Scribe or Reader after appropriate experience has been gained

5.  Safeguarding

To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, safeguarding, pastoral issues, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection. Reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.

6. Other Duties

To carry out any other tasks commensurate with the role/grade as may be requested by the Senior Leadership Team from time to time. To work in other departments if required.

How to apply

If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team on team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk.

Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk by 9am, Monday 31st August 2026.

Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date.

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Other information

Weydon Multi Academy Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.

Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR, to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role.  Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at the Trust but may be discussed with you at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview. 

Weydon Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.