Lead Examinations Invigilator

Lead Examinations Invigilator

Charterhouse seeks to appoint a Lead Examinations Invigilator to run large exam venues in both internal and Public Examinations. We are seeking a natural leader who is organised, efficient, diplomatic, has a keen attention to detail and is dynamic and resilient.

The Examinations Department at Charterhouse consists of the Head of Examinations who is supported by the Examinations Officer. We currently have a team of 41 invigilators who help run approximately 11 weeks of exams over the course of the academic year.

Overview

Overall Purpose and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for running the exam venue once the materials have been collected
• Ensuring that the exam runs smoothly, according to school and awarding body regulations
• Pre-exam planning and administration
• Flexible approach to changes and updates
• Lead and manage a team with a range of ability and specialisation
• Delegate tasks appropriately to the team
• Overview of SEN and At Risk pupils. Ultimate responsibility for ensuring delivery of access arrangements in conjunction with other invigilation staff
• Key liaison between school/examinations office and pupils
• Any issues reported to Examination Officer as soon as possible
• Coordinate collection of scripts and all relevant materials for return to awarding body

Working Arrangements

• This is a part time role working during the examination periods which usually run at these times of year:
• The main examination season is for nine weeks in the Summer Term, typically starting in mid-April and running until the penultimate week in June, with one week off in the last week of May for half term. In addition, there is a two week period of exams at the start of the Easter Term, typically the middle two weeks in January. As well as these main exam sessions there are a sprinkling of exam resits in late October and November as well as three days of further internal exams
• As the Lead Invigilator you would be expected to be the first person in work at the start of each exam session and the last to leave.
• Depending on the size and complexity of the examination that would typically mean arriving 60 – 90 minutes before the scheduled start time of each session which are, variously 8.30 am, 8.55 am, 11.15 am, 1.00 pm, 2.00 pm or 2.15 pm, dependent on what time of exam is being taken. After the examination is finished then staying on again, typically, for 60 – 90 minutes.

Application Process

Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

Applications should be made in accordance with the School’s application and safer recruitment procedures, via the School’s website, selecting the relevant vacancy. The selected vacancy link will take you to our online recruitment system and give you the opportunity to register and complete an application form. You will also have the opportunity to upload your latest CV.

Early applications are warmly encouraged, and a bespoke invitation to interview may be offered in advance of the closing date.

All successful job applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Record check and to undergo child protection screening.

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We are creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen and valued – for our pupils, for our staff. A culture that supports the enduring Charterhouse education provided to pupils in our global and multi-cultural environment. Join us now to be a part of it.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 3rd November 2025.