Job description

Job TitleExam Invigilator
Location: Southampton
Salary: £12.83 per hour
Start Date: Immediately
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?

If so, GSL Education 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 an enhanced DBS registered to the Updated Service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education.

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Exam Invigilator’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Southampton!

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.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK

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