Lead Invigilator


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Chislehurst, BR7 6HE
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an organised, reliable and proactive Lead Invigilator to oversee the smooth running of examinations within our successful secondary school.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing examination sessions, leading a team of invigilators, ensuring compliance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations, and maintaining the integrity and security of the examination process.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong organisational and leadership skills who enjoys working as part of a team and supporting students during important stages of their education.

We are looking for a colleague who:

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills

• Can lead and coordinate a team effectively

• Has the confidence to communicate clearly with students and staff

• Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail

• Can remain calm and professional under pressure

• Is flexible and able to work during examination periods

• Understands the importance of confidentiality and examination security

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer you:

• A dedicated and supportive staff team

• Polite and welcoming children and families

• A working environment where everyone is valued and respected

• Excellent CPD within the school and across the Trust

Further details about the role

Job Purpose

To support the Exams Officer in the administration and delivery of all internal and external examinations, ensuring examinations are conducted in accordance with examination board regulations and school procedures. To lead and supervise invigilators and help maintain a calm, secure and fair examination environment.

Key Responsibilities

Examination Administration and Delivery

• Assist in the preparation and organisation of examination venues.

• Ensure examination rooms are set up appropriately before each examination

• Verify examination materials and report any discrepancies immediately

• Ensure exams start and finish in accordance with published regulations

• Always maintain security and confidentiality of examination materials

• Distribute and collect examination papers and materials in accordance with procedures

Leadership of Invigilation Team

• Supervise, direct and support invigilators during examination sessions

• Allocate duties and ensure invigilators understand their responsibilities

• Provide guidance to new invigilators and support training activities

• Ensure consistent application of examination regulations and school procedures

Student Support

• Welcome candidates into examination venues and ensure they are seated correctly

• Ensure candidates are aware of examination regulations

• Respond appropriately to candidate queries following examination guidance

• Deal with candidate issues or irregularities and report these to the Exams Officer

Compliance

• Ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with JCQ and awarding body requirements

• Record and report incidents, malpractice, disruptions or breaches of regulations

• Support the implementation of access arrangements where required

General Duties

• Attend training and briefing sessions

• Support internal assessments, mock examinations and other assessment activities as required

• Assist with packing, dispatching and securing examination materials

• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as required by the Exams Officer or senior leaders

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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