Exam Invigilator

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the West Midlands is seeking casual examination invigilators to assist with managing examinations throughout the year. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills and a professional approach. Successful candidates will need to adhere to strict guidelines and demonstrate discretion when handling confidential data. Training will be provided, and the role requires a flexible availability as some months will be busier than others. A commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires discretion when handling confidential data.
• Must complete formal training prior to invigilating.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise examinations.
• Ensure guidelines for examination integrity are followed.
• Assist in managing examinations throughout the year.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to adhere to strict guidelines

Approachable and professional manner

Job description

Hours: 0 hour contract - Casual (as and required)

SALARY: Band C SCP 8 – £13.94 per hour

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.

Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be part of the founding Academy of Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust.

Shireland Collegiate Academy are looking to build a dedicated team of examination invigilators to assist in managing examinations throughout the year. This is employment on a casual basis and successful candidates will be contacted throughout the year to confirm availability in line with the invigilation schedule. This role requires a great degree of flexibility and some months will be busier than others.

A successful applicant will need to demonstrate an approachable and professional manner and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be required to oversee and supervise examinations, ensuring that guidelines and regulations regarding the integrity and security of the examination papers are followed. Therefore, a high degree of discretion when handling confidential data as well as the ability to adhere to strict guidelines, will be essential. You will be required to undertake formal training prior to invigilating external examinations for the first time.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing date: Thursday 8th January 2026