Exam Invigilator Company Overview
Plus Education Recruitment & Tuition UK Ltd is a face-to-face supply agency dedicated to nurturing, supplying and supporting high-quality teaching staff across a range of educational settings. We are committed to maintaining high standards, encouraging ongoing professional development and providing personalised support to our staff and partner schools.
The Role
Plus Education Recruitment & Tuition UK Ltd works in partnership with secondary schools across Crosby, Litherland, Maghull, Liverpool and Southport, providing short- and long-term Exam Invigilator opportunities on a supply basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, dedicated team of invigilators supporting schools throughout the academic year, with increased opportunities during the spring, summer and autumn examination periods.
Previous experience as an exam invigilator is desirable, although relevant experience working with young people, education or within a regulated environment will also be considered.
Candidates must be confident supporting students who require access arrangements, including reading and/or scribing. You will need a good standard of written and spoken English, be confident working with students and be able to follow examination rules, regulations and procedures as directed by the school's Exams Officer.
A calm, supportive and professional approach is essential, as is the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
As an Exam Invigilator, you will be responsible for:
- Preparing examination rooms in accordance with the school's requirements.
- Supporting the start and smooth running of examinations in a variety of settings, including small rooms with individual students or larger examination halls.
- Ensuring all required examination equipment and materials are available and correctly positioned.
- Supervising students throughout examinations and ensuring examination rules and regulations are followed.
- Maintaining a calm, quiet and appropriate examination environment.
- Identifying and reporting any issues or concerns to the Exams Officer or appropriate member of staff.
- Supporting students who need to leave the examination room in accordance with examination procedures.
- Providing approved access arrangements, including reading and/or scribing, where required.
- Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to school safeguarding policies and examination regulations.
- Working collaboratively with the school's Exams Officer and fellow invigilators.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
- Have a good standard of English literacy.
- Be confident and comfortable working with secondary-age students.
- Be reliable, punctual and professional.
- Have the ability to remain calm and attentive for extended periods.
- Be able to follow detailed instructions, rules and examination procedures.
- Have a supportive and encouraging attitude towards students.
- Be able to work effectively as part of a small, dedicated team.
- Be flexible and available to work across different examination dates where possible.
- Have previous exam invigilation experience (desirable, but not essential).
- Be confident reading and/or scribing for students requiring approved access arrangements.
What We Offer
- Flexible supply-based examination work.
- Opportunities across secondary schools in Crosby, Litherland, Maghull, Liverpool and Southport.
- Opportunities to work during key examination periods throughout the academic year.
- Support from the Plus Education Recruitment & Tuition UK Ltd team.
- The opportunity to gain further experience working within educational settings.
Safeguarding & DBS
Due to the nature of this work, the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant safeguarding legislation. Any appointment will only be confirmed subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Plus Education Recruitment & Tuition UK Ltd and its partner schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants must be authorised to work for any employer in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Plus Education Recruitment & Tuition UK Ltd
We look forward to working with you.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Liverpool, Merseyside (preferred)
Work Location: In person
