Job Description

Salary

14.29 per hour

Contractual hours

0

Basis

Zero Hours

Region

Salford

Job category/type

Support Staff

Date posted

07/01/2026

Job reference

REQ004467

ADVERT:

Exam Invigilator

Post Title:

Exams Invigilator

Hours:

Periodically as required throughout the year, usually 2 weeks in November, 3 weeks in March, all of May and June.

Salary Grade:

14.29 per hour

Responsible to:

Exams and Assessment Officer

Conditions of Service:

United Learning Contract - Casual

We are looking to expand our team of Exam Invigilators to support the school with invigilation of external and internal examinations. Examinations are run strictly in accordance with the rules and regulations of the respective examinations boards, the Joint Council of Qualifications (JCQ) and the school. The role is to commence as soon as possible.

Successful applicants will be required to work professionally as a member of an excellent team who ensure regulations are followed in a supportive environment for our students taking examinations. Duties will include admitting candidates to the examination rooms in a quiet and orderly way, handing out and collection of examination materials, vigilance whilst an examination is running. All Invigilators are responsible for ensuring that the conduct of the exam takes place within the stipulated guidelines.

The role requires effective and confident communication, the ability to work under pressure and to multi-task. You must be able to enforce regulations firmly but fairly if necessary and deal effectively and promptly with any problem. You must be willing to attend all necessary training and adhere at all times to JCQ regulations. Punctuality, flexibility, reliability and an eye for detail are essential. Experience of working in the education sector would be beneficial but not essential.

The Lowry Academy is an inclusive and aspirational community committed to bringing our core values of Aspiration, Resilience, Respect, Confidence and Creativity to life in all we do. Our values underpin every decision we make on our transformational journey to provide all students in our local community with the very best education. The team of staff at The Lowry Academy are a committed, cohesive team who establish a culture of high expectations and support for all students. In return, we support all colleagues with CPD opportunities and ongoing shared experiences and benefits through our close relationship with other schools in the Salford cluster.

Why Us?

The Lowry Academy is a caring and ambitious school at the heart of our local community. We provide all our students with opportunities to strive toward academic excellence and develop interpersonal skills in order to make a positive contribution to society. We have a calm and supportive environment characterised by respectful relationships between staff and students. Through our clear focus on delivering excellent academic standards for all students, we put high-quality teaching and learning at the core of our approach.

In joining The Lowry Academy, you will also be joining United Learning, a successful Multi Academy Trust.

We are working hard to become a more diverse organisation - which is key to our commitment to bringing out the best in everyone. We welcome applications from everyone committed to this ethos and would, particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the Group as a whole. We always appoint on merit.

Please contact HumanResources@lowryacademy.org.uk for any queries . We reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

The Lowry is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. This responsibility necessitates a child protection policy and robust procedures. Each student's welfare is of paramount importance. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be read on our website.