Job Description

Salary: 12.65 per hour, plus 14.5% holiday pay (casual basis - no fixed hours)

Cotham School is a successful, vibrant and diverse 11-18 comprehensive school, that wishes to appoint a number of exam invigilators to join our friendly and well-established team, overseeing examinations throughout the year.

This role will allow you to work flexibly on a casual basis supporting Cotham School to ensure all exams are conducted in accordance with exam guidelines. There are no fixed or regular hours of work.

Invigilators will be required from January 2026 for mocks and external exams throughout the year. Availability from the start of May until June 20th is essential

The role involves setting up examination rooms by laying out the correct materials and papers, ensuring exam procedures are followed, distribution and collection of examination papers and monitoring students during the examination periods according to the JCQ regulations.

Morning exam sessions usually start at 8.00 am (for an exam start at 8.45 am) and afternoon sessions at 1.00 pm (for an exam start at 1.45 pm). The length of exam papers varies and sessions last on average between 2-4 hours.

All invigilators must complete statutory online safeguarding training and an online invigilation training module which takes approximately 6 hours before their first invigilation.

We also need people who are willing to be trained as a one to one reader and/or scribes for our access arrangement students.

We offer:

? the opportunity to join a hugely successful and oversubscribed school

? a wonderfully diverse student body

? a highly cohesive, experienced and high-performing Senior Leadership Team

? a committed and enthusiastic staff group

? excellent opportunities for personal and professional development

Cotham School is a great place to work. Our staff are a cohesive, friendly and high performing team of professionals who are keen to welcome new colleagues into our school community to contribute to and share in our achievements.

As a diverse school community, we particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented groups with regards to ethnicity, gender, age and disability.

Cotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will need to be DBS checked.

Please visit our website for further details and application pack.

Closing and interview dates: interviews will be set up as we receive applications, so we encourage applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.

Purpose of post:

To conduct all exams in accordance within the exam guidelines.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain the security of exam papers at all times and ensure that the conduct of the exam takes place within the guidelines set down by the Joint Council of Qualifications (JCQ). Collect question papers, attendance registers and all other necessary materials from the Exams Office before an exam. Check the exam room is set up in accordance with JCQ regulations. Ensure a calm environment to give candidates the best possible opportunity to be successful in their exams. Accurately complete attendance registers noting the arrival time of any student arriving after the start of the exam. Be vigilant at all times during an exam and record any incidents that occur. Collect and collate completed scripts at the end of the exam and return them to the Exams Office.

Person Specification:

Committed to the safeguarding of young people and equality and diversity Accuracy and attention to detail Confident communicator, with the ability to relate to candidates and maintain a confident and professional manner Ability to follow instruction Ability to work as part of a team or alone as necessary Ability to keep calm under pressure or during unexpected circumstances Ability to judge when a decision is not theirs to make Ability to be firm but fair at all times Ability to communicate effectively with Staff of all levels Flexibility Reliable with a good record of attendance and punctuality English and Maths at GCSE or above Experience of exam invigilation Knowledge of customer care Knowledge of the education sector Patience Persistence Enthusiasm
Pay: 12.65 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 36 per week

Work Location: In person