Exam Invigilator
Exam Invigilator
- 0237
- Lift New Rickstones, Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, United Kingdom, CM8 2SD
- Casual
- Lift New Rickstones
- Closing date: 28 September 2026
- From £13.28
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Lift Schools Benefits
- Zero hours
- Advert opened: 15 September 2026
Are you organised, calm under pressure and confident working with groups of young people? We are looking for an Exam Invigilator to join Lift New Rickstones and help ensure examinations run smoothly.
About the role
As an Exam Invigilator, you will work under the direction of the Exams Officer to help create a calm, secure and well organised examination environment. You will prepare rooms, check candidate identity and attendance, distribute exam papers and materials, explain procedures clearly and record exam start and finish times.
During examinations, You will supervise candidates, maintain appropriate exam conditions, respond to queries without compromising exam integrity and record and report any incidents. You will also collect scripts and materials at the end of each exam and help restore the venue where required.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare examination rooms in line with seating plans and exam requirements
- Check candidate identity and attendance and distribute the correct papers and materials
- Give clear instructions to candidates and ensure examination regulations are followed
- Supervise candidates throughout examinations, maintaining a calm and secure environment
- Respond appropriately to queries, disruptions and emergencies and report incidents
- Collect examination papers and materials securely and support the clearing of examination venues
What we're looking for
- Experience of managing large groups of people
- Good literacy and communication skills, with the ability to give clear and unambiguous instructions
- The ability to follow schedules and deadlines, solve problems and use initiative within established procedures
- A calm, patient and resilient approach, including when dealing with unexpected situations
- Strong teamwork skills, professionalism and the ability to build positive relationships
- A student-focused approach and commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or equivalent, experience of working with children or in an education setting, and knowledge of exam procedures and protocols are desirable
About our school
Lift New Rickstones is graded ‘Good' (November 2023) and has a state of the art building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff. Over the last 8 years the school has seen a huge increase in student numbers, with the number of students on roll more than doubling. The school is a popular choice in the local area, is oversubscribed, and has added another new building to meet this demand.
Lift New Rickstones is a great place to work with a friendly and supportive team. Staff numbers have also increased and the school is proud to boast high retention rates. Development is a priority with an extensive and successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme to further develop our excellent staff.
Every member of the team is a vital part of our committed and ambitious team and we have been very successful at developing teachers and leaders with progression both within, and beyond the school.
Our “Curriculum Drivers” guide everything we do, encouraging students to be safe, happy, proud and reach their full potential.
- Ambition: sits at the heart of our curriculum. We are committed to high expectations for all and to providing the right scaffolding and support so that every student, whatever their starting point, can achieve their very best.
- Character: underpins our pastoral care, our TPP approach, and our behaviour systems. It is about more than rules and routines; it is about developing resilience, responsibility and integrity, helping students to learn from mistakes and grow into confident, respectful young people.
- Opportunity: ensures that all students benefit from rich personal development and enrichment, both within and beyond the classroom. We want every young person to recognise the possibilities open to them and to leave us equipped with the knowledge, experiences and confidence to take their next steps.
How we support you
We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.
Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you
This is a casual, zero-hours contract, with hours offered as and when required.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
