Invigilator EDV/2026/SGS/34295 Hourly paid variable hours' contract required from November / December 2026. Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD Casual Contract | Not Applicable £14.76 Hourly

We are looking to recruit Invigilators to join our friendly Exams team in running exams at various points during the year. This is an hourly paid variable hours contract. Multiple positions available.

The main exam seasons at St George’s are two weeks in November/December, two weeks in January, two weeks in March, two weeks in April and seven to eight weeks from May to June. We require invigilators to be available for a reasonable number of hours per week during all of these periods, particularly during the public examinations in May and June.

Working mornings are from approximately 8:00 am and working afternoons from approximately 1:00 pm. Some exams do run beyond the end of the school day. We know that some people will prefer to work either mornings or afternoons, while others like to work for entire days; working hours will be negotiated and agreed for each exam period.

Our invigilator team always speak incredibly highly of our student body, who demonstrate good behaviour and are attentive to instructions. You will join a team that is a key contributor to the excellent outcomes our students achieve, whether those be excellent exam results or coping with what can often be a stressful time.

Reporting to the Exams Officer, Invigilators work as part of a team to deliver school and public exams across the various year groups.

The main responsibilities include:

• Set up the exam room, including distributing exam papers
• Admit students to the exam room
• Supervise candidates while the exam is in progress
• Collect papers at the end of the exam and see out candidates
• Supporting students with access arrangements in exams

Invigilators are also required to read and develop a comprehensive understanding of JCQ and examination guidelines in order to ensure each exam is run correctly. The ideal candidate will be able to remain calm under pressure, demonstrate empathy and understanding of children’s needs, communicate effectively, and possess essential qualities such as reliability, punctuality and flexibility.

All invigilators are entitled to a free school lunch on days they are working, with free parking available on site.

Contract: Hourly rate variable hours contract; You will be paid according to actual hours worked.

Salary: £12.90 per hour, plus 14.49% holiday pay equal to £14.76 per hour

Please refer to the following documents:

• Job Description
• Working at St George’s School

Safeguarding

At St George’s, we are committed to safeguarding to ensure that all of our students are safe and are well cared for. Safeguarding includes our commitment to safe recruitment of staff, security around the building, child protection, anti-bullying, online safety, equality, PREVENT Duty and many other areas. We make sure all policies under the safeguarding umbrella are reviewed regularly. The school’s child protection procedures are in accordance with the Hertfordshire Child Protection Policy and can be found in the School Website: ‘Statutory Information’ section.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A Full Enhanced, with List Checks Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check will be required, as part of the school’s pre-employment checks.

Online Searches

We are required to conduct online searches about all candidates as part of the selection and appointment process, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By submitting and signing your application, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the selection and appointment process.

Right to work in UK

We will require you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. By submitting and signing your application, you acknowledge that such evidence will need to be provided should an offer of employment be made.