Exam Invigilator
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are working with a school in Tower Hamlets that urgently requires Exam Invigilators, Readers, and Scribes on a day-to-day or long-term basis.
Invigilators oversee students in the main exam hall. You must be comfortable working on your feet, be observant, patient and meticulous in any related administrative duties.
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 Officer 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.
- 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.
- Checking attendance during examinations.
- Recording details of late arrivals.
- 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.
- Assisting with the preparation of script envelopes.
- Supervising candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates do not remove equipment or stationery from the venue without authorisation and ensuring that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner.
To be successful:
- You will need a valid Enhanced DBS
- Be willing to travel
- JCQ trained would be ideal but essential
- Must have experience working as an invigilator or within a school setting.
Let’s get started!
To qualify for this post, you must hold a relevant qualification with at least three months experience in the last two years.
Who are Principal?
The Principal founders have worked hard on understanding what ‘Supply Staff’ need from their agencies. Transparency, communication, great rates, and ease of accepting work.
Principal was founded to try and bring change to the education recruitment industry. Combining a unique blend of human expertise and the latest recruitment technology, we are set to provide the best value experience for both schools and supply staff.
We connect schools with educators!
Category
Exam InvigulatorsOffered Salary
£90 - £110Job Location
Tower HamletsJob Type
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Exam Invigilator roles across Principal Recruitment Technology's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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