Exam Invigilator

Exams can be an important and sometimes stressful time for students. As an Exam Invigilator at Blaise High School, you’ll play a small but important part in helping them feel supported and able to focus.

We’re looking for calm, dependable and organised people to join our team. Whether you’re looking for occasional work, want to become more involved in your local school community, or simply enjoy working with young people, this could be a great opportunity for you.

No previous experience is required and full training will be provided. You’ll be supported by our friendly school team and given everything you need to carry out the role confidently.

• To assist the Examinations Officer in the smooth and efficient administration, setting up and running of examinations

• Closely following and enforcing the school and exam board procedures and regulations, including being familiar with the ‘Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations’ as provided by the Examinations Boards

• To support candidates on a 1-1 basis who requires assistance e.g. scribing

• Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues

• Ensuring 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 procedure

• Checking attendance during examinations

• Recording details of late arrivals and early leavers and collecting scripts from early leavers

• Escorting candidates from venues during the examination as required and supervising candidates whilst outside examination venues

Whether you’re looking for occasional work, want to become more involved in your local community, or are interested in gaining experience working in a school, being an Exam Invigilator is a great way to get involved.

You’ll benefit from:

• Flexible, occasional work that can fit around other commitments
• Full training provided, so previous invigilation experience isn’t necessary
• Support from a friendly school team throughout the examination period
• The opportunity to contribute to your local community
• The chance to support young people at an important stage of their education
• A role where you can make a genuine difference to students’ exam experience

Why join Blaise High School and Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Blaise High School, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Blaise High School a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.

Ambition, excellence and pride run through all aspects of school life.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

We offer all our staff a range of other benefits including:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 30th November 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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