Casual Exam Invigilator

Contract Type: Casual

Salary: Spot Rate - £13.50 Per Hour

Closing Date: 16th November 2026

This is a role for someone who will make sure examinations run smoothly and fairly across our school sites by following exam regulations, preparing rooms and materials, and supervising students during timetabled assessment sessions. You will be reliable, organised and comfortable working mornings and afternoons during exam periods.

What you'll be doing

• Prepare exam rooms and equipment to exam board standards and set out student seating.
• Distribute and collect examination papers and materials, and complete required paperwork accurately (attendance registers, seating plans, stationery logs).
• Monitor candidates throughout examinations, ensuring exam conditions and access arrangements are correctly applied.
• Report and respond calmly to incidents or irregularities, and escalate to the Exams Officer when necessary.
• Support the Exams and Assessment Officer with administration tasks and follow-up actions related to exam sessions.
• Attend mandatory training and keep up to date with changes to exam procedures.

What we're looking for

Essential

• Right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo enhanced DBS and other pre-employment checks.
• Availability to work flexibly during exam seasons, including mornings and afternoons on allocated shifts.
• Good attention to detail, reliable timekeeping and basic clerical/administrative skills.
• Able to follow detailed procedures and instructions, and to work calmly under pressure while supervising students.
• Professional communication with colleagues and students; able to act assertively where required.

Desirable

• Previous experience of invigilation or working in a school/exam setting would be helpful, but full training will be provided.

About the team or department

You will report to the Exams Officer and work as part of the wider Exams team across Goffs Academy and the Generations Multi Academy Trust. The team coordinates internal and external exam timetables and relies on invigilators to ensure compliance with awarding organisation rules.

What we offer

• Hourly pay at the advertised spot rate for casual invigilation shifts.
• Mandatory training to meet JCQ and exam board requirements.
• Access to Trust staff benefits including discounted and free use of the on-site gym facilities, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and free flu jabs.
• Opportunities to work across Trust sites and take part in relevant CPD where applicable.

How to Apply

Please contact the HR department on 01992 624375, or by email at recruitment@generationsmat.herts.sch.uk for further details.