Exam Invigilator, Scribe and Reader Roles

Exam Invigilator, Scribe and Reader Roles

  • Employer: The Campion School
  • Reference: TCS/25/322665

Grade 1/2 point 2

The Campion School

Closing on 10/10/2025 at 12:00

Enhanced DBS Check

Casual | Flexible Hours/Part Time/Term Time

THE CAMPION SCHOOL

A Catholic Science College

Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 3BX

Telephone: 01708 452332 Fax: 01708 456995

Exam Invigilator, Scribe and Reader Roles

Hours: Shift time estimates – AM 8:15 – 12:00 and PM 12:30 – 15:45 (flexibility is paramount)

Salary: £15.03 per hour plus accrued holiday pay

Contract: Casual

Part-time work throughout the academic year, as there are periods when more hours may be required.

The job description may include, but not limited to:

Invigilators oversee students in the main exam hall as well as our smaller room venues. You must be comfortable working on your feet, be observant, patient, calm, supportive and meticulous in any related administrative duties that form part of this role.

Readers are required to read through questions and source material for exams. A strong understanding of, and fluency in, the English language is essential.

Scribes are required to write on behalf of students with special educational or additional needs. Strong spelling, grammar and handwriting abilities are a must.

Main responsibilities:

  • To support the Exams Department with the day-to-day operation of examination venues. Activities may include:
  • Assisting with setting-up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures as well as setting up laptops for use by the students as required.
  • Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues.
  • Ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside examination venues.
  • Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with strict procedures via communications with the Senior Invigilators/Exams Office
  • Checking attendance during examinations if requested by the Senior Inviglator
  • Recording details of late arrivals on prepared forms
  • Escorting candidates from venues during the examinations as required, and supervising candidates whilst outside examination venues.
  • Collecting and collating scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with strict procedures.
  • Supervising candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner.

To be successful:

  • You will need a valid Enhanced DBS which will be arranged by the school for the successful applicants.
  • JCQ training would be advantageous but not essential
  • Candidates would preferably have experience working as an invigilator or within a school setting, but we do provide full training for suitable applicants if this is not the case.

Interviews are on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the set closing date.

Closing Date: Friday, 10th October, 2025 at 12.00pm

Please apply online.

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

How to apply

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