Exams Invigilator at St Joseph's Catholic School

St Joseph's Catholic School 

"With God's love and inspiration, we aspire and achieve excellence"

Job Title: Exam Invigilator

Responsible to: Exam Officer

Start Date:  September / October 2026

About the Role

As an Exam Invigilator, you will play a vital role in ensuring that examinations are conducted fairly, securely and in accordance with examination regulations. Working as part of a professional team, you will help create a calm and positive environment that enables every pupil to perform to the best of their ability while maintaining the integrity of the examination process.

Key Duties Include:

• Supervising students before, during and after examinations in accordance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Ensuring examination materials are distributed, collected and handled securely at all times.
• Maintaining a quiet, calm and orderly examination environment.
• Monitoring candidates throughout examinations and responding appropriately to queries and incidents.
• Completing examination registers, seating plans and other required documentation accurately.
• Assisting with the setup and clearance of examination venues before and after each session.
• Reporting any irregularities, breaches of regulations or safeguarding concerns to the Exams Officer.
• Supporting students with approved access arrangements where required, following appropriate training.

What We're Looking For:

• A commitment to upholding the Catholic ethos and values of our school.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow strict procedures accurately.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, professional and confident manner, particularly in pressured situations.
• Reliability, punctuality and flexibility during examination periods.
• Good administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to work efficiently as part of a team.
• Discretion and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience working with young people is desirable, although full training will be provided.

About us

St Joseph’s Catholic School is a co-educational, 11-16 Catholic voluntary-aided school in the diocese of Clifton and the county of Wiltshire. Our aim is to provide a caring educational environment where each person is valued and is given the dignity due to a child of God.

Everyone in our school is here for a purpose, to learn each day and to widen their knowledge, experience and imaginative understanding.

What we can offer you

• A supportive, driven and highly committed governing body and teaching and support staff.
• Pupils who are enthusiastic and keen to learn.
• CPD programme and ongoing professional development of the highest standard.
• Free onsite parking.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Local Authority Healthcare Cashplan - cover towards optical and dental, private consultations and therapy appointments.
• Access to a discount scheme that includes over 300 stores.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – allows eligible staff to purchase a bike/safety equipment. You do not pay income tax or national insurance contribution on the part of your salary which is “sacrificed” to pay for the bike or childcare vouchers.

Find out more and apply

You can find out more about this role and St Joseph's Catholic School by downloading our recruitment pack.

We actively encourage and welcome visits to our school before application. Please get in touch with Mrs K Snell, Operations Director, on ksn@sjcs.org.uk or 01722 335380.

Please complete our online application via MyNewTerm. CV's will not be accepted.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.