Job Description

Queen Elizabeth's School is looking for a Examinations Invigilator to join our friendly team. Could this be you?


Actual Salary 12.85 per hour.


Approximate start date January 2026


We are looking to expand our team of casual invigilators in the running of internal and public examinations.


The main external examinations take place in May and June each year, but we also have a range of other exams running throughout the academic year, so hours are available during other exam periods.


We are looking for outstanding individuals who can:

Supervise students taking examinations Assist in the preparation of exam rooms Distribute and collect exam papers Be flexible in their approach to working hours and arrangements Demonstrate strong communication skills and be able to work under pressure Work as part of a team Be accurate in both verbal and written communication

Ideally, we would like to appoint someone who:

Is reliable Is organised and has excellent attention to detail Remains calm under pressure Has excellent communication skills Has the ability to supervise students in exam conditions

Examinations Invigilators will have high expectations of all candidates and respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds, and medical / special educational needs.


This is a casual engagement and working hours will be agreed for each exam period.


Hours offered would fall between 8:00 am - 3:30 pm during the week.


You must be able to commit to either mornings, afternoons or ideally both during our busy exam periods.


Whilst experience is preferred, full training will be provided.


Interviews will be held week beginning 8 December 2025.


If you have any further questions, please contact Julie Dennis, Examinations Manager on 01202 885233 or by emailing recruitment@queenelizabeths.com

About our School

Queen Elizabeth's School, located in Wimborne, is a coeducational Church of England, Comprehensive Upper School within the Initio Learning Trust.


There is a strong commitment to comprehensive education and a focus on creating an environment that supports continual school improvement and the attainment of all students.


Our vision is linked to a commitment to hope for all students and which permeates all aspects of our school and is underpinned by the Trust's values of Collaboration, Ambition and Respect.


For more information please visit our school website:

https://www.queenelizabeths.com/

Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:

a genuine commitment to supporting professional development a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all free onsite parking access to the local government or teachers pension scheme a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan

Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2022 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.