Exams Invigilator

Shorefields; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Chigwell seeks full-time examination readers/invigilators to support candidates during examinations. Responsibilities include inspecting papers and monitoring students, with full training provided. The role offers a pay rate of £14.79 per hour and promotes staff wellbeing and development. Applications are encouraged ahead of the deadline on 26/01/2026. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a positive attitude and commitment to safeguarding children.

Benefits

Access to newly built sports hall

Use of swimming pool

Banked cover/TOIL scheme

Wellbeing meetings with staff

Paid development opportunities

Qualifications

• Positive outlook and proactive attitude.
• Ability to monitor candidates effectively during exams.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting exam papers and monitoring candidates.
• Providing support during examinations.

Job description

Information about the School

West Hatch is a thriving, heavily oversubscribed innovative school. Proud of its success with significantly above average results and recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we are always striving for improvement. We are keen to appoint individuals with a positive outlook and a proactive attitude – colleagues who enrich the lives of the learners and staff with whom they work.

We place great store on teacher development at all levels and offer a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their leadership potential within and beyond West Hatch.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.

Position Details

West Hatch are looking to recruit casual examination readers/invigilators for the forthcoming exam season. The role involves inspecting papers, monitoring candidates and providing support during examinations. Full training will be provided. The position is full‑time, permanent, with a pay rate of £14.79 per hour.

Application Close: 26/01/2026 at 9am. Early applications are encouraged as we will review applications as we receive them and may contact applicants before the closing date.

Benefits:

• Newly built sports hall with fully fitted gym available for staff use.
• Swimming pool available for staff use.
• Banked cover/TOIL scheme allowing staff to build time to take some term‑time days off.
• The Headteacher is passionate about staff workload and wellbeing and holds regular wellbeing meetings with staff.
• Significant paid development opportunities within departments and across the school.

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.

Additional information and the application form can be found by visiting our school website at www.westhatch.net. If you require additional information, please contact [e-mail].

Contact Details

Victoria Schaefer
High Road, Chigwell
Essex, IG7 5BT
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]