Exam Invigilators


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	hourly rate of £13.68 comprising £12.21 plus £1.47
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Bristol, BS7 9BY
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Nov 2026

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Responsible to: Exams Officer Salary: hourly rate of £13.68 comprising £12.21 plus £1.47 holiday pay.Start date: as soon as possibleHours: Hourly, by negotiation and agreement with the examinations officer during the exam periods. Usually mock exams take place in November and formal exams from the beginning of May to the end of June. Any other exam periods during the year as required.Purpose of the RoleTo embrace the mission and values of Trinity Academy, ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their best. Exam invigilators ensure that examinations are conducted according to the regulations to:Ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilitiesEnsure the security of examination materials before, during and after the examinationPrevent possible candidate malpracticePrevent possible administrative failuresDetails of the RoleOur mission at Trinity Academy is to create a world class school. This is because at Trinity Academy we expect that all members of our community seek to become the best version of themselves. We do this by living out our three core values in all that we say and do. These are: Head, Heart and Soul.We believe that education has the power to change lives and communities. We constantly strive to improve our practice, so that every student is empowered to realise their full potential academically, pastorally, in their sense of self and their own agency.Every exam invigilation post at Trinity Academy must also embrace the following:Trinity Academy General Exam Invigilator Requirements:Invigilators are required to declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to themConfirm their availability to the Examinations Officer in advance of the main examination periodsUnderstand and confirm that the confidentiality and security requirements surrounding the invigilation process are known, understood and will be followed at all timesBe reliable, flexible and readily available during main examination periodsHave effective communication skills and good interpersonal skillsWork well as part of the Exam Invigilation teamBe a confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in examination roomsGive instructions and manage situations involving different groups of peopleUse basic IT skills (use of email, mobile phone messaging etc.)Seek to achieve competence in the role and a rigorous understanding of the JCQ regulationsTrinity Academy Specific Exam Invigilator Responsibilities:To conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Trinity Academy’s regulations and instructions, and to have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the external examination/assessment process.Before examinations:Report to and be briefed by the exams officer prior to each exam sessionKeep confidential exam question papers and materials secure before, during and after examsEnsure exam rooms are set up according to the requirementsAdmit candidates into exam rooms under formal examination conditionsGive full attention to conducting the examinations properlyIdentify candidates and seat candidates according to the required arrangementsDistribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidatesInstruct candidates in the conduct of their examsDeal with candidate questionsStart examsDuring examinations:Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout examinationsKeep disruption in examination rooms to a minimumDeal with emergencies or irregularities effectivelyRecord/report any incidents, disruption or irregularitiesComplete attendance registersDeal with candidate questions according to the regulationsAfter examinations:Instruct candidates in finishing their examinations and collect examination scripts and materialsDismiss candidates from the examination roomCheck candidates’ names on scripts, match the details on the attendance registerSecurely return all examination scripts and materials to the exams officerOther tasks:Undertake training, update and review sessions as requiredUndertake annual online invigilator training and assessment when requested by the Examinations OfficerUndertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the exams officer, for example:centre supervision of examination timetable clash candidates between examination sessionsfacilitating access arrangements for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe etc. (full training will be provided)other exams-related administrative tasks including maintaining question paper security by supporting the ‘second pair of eyes check’Show genuine care and respect for our young people and for everyone who makes up the community at Trinity AcademyBe mindful of your own wellbeing and that of your colleaguesIf you would like to find out more about the school including FAQs, please visit the school website.How to ApplyWe are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. If you are excited about this role and can demonstrate many but not all of the requirements on the job description and/or person specification, we would encourage you to apply as you may just be the person we are looking for.Please complete our application form by Midnight on Sunday 29th NovemberShortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Wednesday 9th or Thursday 10th DecemberAll candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application following the closing dateWe reserve the right to appoint before the deadline for an exceptional candidate.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Amplify Education are subject to pre-employment checks incl, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:Ability to ensure and deliver effective safeguardingCommitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of the interview process.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

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