Job description

Seeking an Exam Invigilator in Southampton!

Job Title: Exam Invigilator
Location: Southampton
Salary: £12.82 per hour (Depending on the experience)
Start Date: January 2025
Contract Type:
Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about maintaining the integrity of the examination process?

We have an exciting opportunity for an Exam Invigilator to join our dedicated team at a secondary school in Southampton!

About the Role

As an Exam Invigilator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that exams are conducted in accordance with the school's regulations and procedures. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a fair and supportive examination environment.

Key Responsibilities of Exam Invigilator

  • Supervise Exams: Oversee the examination room to ensure a calm and orderly environment.
  • Ensure Compliance: Ensure that all exam protocols are followed, including the correct distribution and collection of exam papers.
  • Assist Students: Provide clear instructions to students before, during, and after the exam, and then attend with any queries.
  • Monitor Conduct: Vigilantly monitor students to prevent any form of malpractice or cheating.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of attendance and any incidents that occur during the exam.
  • Support Staff: Work closely with other invigilators and school staff to ensure the smooth running of the examination process.

Requirements of Exam Invigilator

  • Attention to Detail: Strong observational skills to ensure compliance with exam regulations.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to provide clear instructions and support to students.
  • Reliability: Punctual and reliable, with a commitment to maintaining the integrity of the examination process.
  • Experience: Prior experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
  • Flexibility: Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings and afternoons, during the exam period.

To work with GSL Education as an Exam Invigilator, you will need:

  • Right to Work: Have the right to work in the UK.
  • References: Provide an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
  • DBS Check: Have a DBS registered to the Updated Service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

About GSL Education

GSL Education are hiring an Exam Invigilator to join our team in Southampton. As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support for staff in schools across the UK. We are committed to ensuring the best outcomes for students and offer excellent support and development opportunities for our candidates.

For more information or to register your interest in the Exam Invigilator role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

Join us as an Exam Invigilator and help ensure the smooth and fair conduct of exams for our students in Southampton!