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Exam Invigilator
Smithdon High School
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/5/2026
About this role
Smithdon High School are seeking an Exam Invigilator to join and complement the friendly, supportive and dedicated team within our School. Start Date: ASAP Salary: Scale D, Point 6, £13.91/hour Casual Contract there are no fixed hours/weeks. Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk Website: https://www.smithdonhigh.org.uk/ Purpose of the Job The successful candidate will need to to protect the integrity of examinations, helping to ensure optimal exam conditions for all students. To uphold and safeguard the regulations and requirements of the relevant examining bodies. Responsibilities, but not limited to: To support the Exams Officer with the day-to-day operation of examination venues. This duty may include: · Assisting with setting-up examination venues prior to the exam by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures · Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues · Reading instructions to candidates at the start of exams · Ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside examination venues · Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with strict procedures Personal and Professional Conduct The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post. Due to the routine of the school, the workload may not be evenly spread throughout the year. Flexibility of hours, and a flexible attitude and willingness to assist others in the team, when required is necessary. For a full job description please click the link below. Closing Date for Applications: 23rd November 2026 Interview Dates: TBC Start Date: ASAP How to apply For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required. As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.