Chief Invigilator

Essex; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Colchester is seeking a part-time administrator to support exam invigilation and student success. The ideal candidate will have previous invigilation experience, be IT literate, and possess exceptional communication skills. This role involves working 767 hours across 39 school weeks and requires a calm demeanor under pressure. Applicants should apply by sending their application forms to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Previous invigilation experience, including invigilation of individual rooms and access arrangements.
• Conversant with JCQ and exam board regulations.
• Experience of working within a busy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team committed to students' exam success.
• Ensure coverage of exam periods with additional ad hoc exams and planning work.

Skills

Invigilation experience

Communication skills

IT literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Overview

Job Ref No. ECC5443-330 Position Type: Administration Pay Range: LG Scale 5, spine point 9-12

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 12/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: To be confirmed

Annualised 767 hours to be worked across 39 school weeks per year

Role Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in one of the country's leading selective schools, (awarded The Sunday Times Parent Power East Anglia State Secondary School of the Decade and The Sunday Times State Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence East Anglia 2026), to join a welcoming and supportive team committed to the exam success of our students.

The successful candidate will have previous invigilation experience, including invigilation of individual rooms and access arrangements, be conversant with JCQ and exam board regulations, will have experience of working within a busy team environment, be IT literate (Word, Excel and Outlook), will have exceptional communication skills and be organised and calm under pressure. Professionalism and attention to detail in this role are paramount.

Working Hours

This is an annualised contract to reflect the flexible working required for this role. 767 hours to be worked across 39 school weeks, to ensure that all exam periods are covered, with additional ad hoc exams and planning work required outside of the fixed exam periods.

• September/October – 11+ testing
• December/January/February – mock exams
• April/May/June – mock exams and public exams

Application Process

To apply: Please return an application form to [e-mail]

Closing date: Monday 12th January 2026 (we reserve the right to interview before this date therefore we urge potential applicants to apply as soon as possible).

EEO and Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Our School is enriched by a strongly multicultural and diverse student body. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, and would welcome applications from people who support and enhance this ethos. All candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be screened online. We have a Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement Policies, TSAT Trust (tsatrust.org.uk)

Information about the School

Boys 11-18, on roll approx. 1012 students of which 400 in the sixth form, 30 boarders

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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