Examination Invigilators

Hourly pay rate: £12.83 an hour

Hours of work: By negotiation and agreement during January, April, May and June; when external invigilators may be required

We are looking for an outstanding individual, with a good general level of education to join our team as an Examinations Invigilator.

Reporting to the Examinations Officer, the main duties are to conduct examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Sir William Perkins’s Schools regulations and instructions and to have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the examination/assessment process.

Previous experience of invigilation is not required as training in the role and duties of an invigilator will be provided, but our ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative skills and be able to work to predetermined instructions.
• Apply established procedures to given situations quickly and with confidence.
• Work as part of a team and independently, depending on the examination requirement.
• Communicate confidently, easily and effectively with both young people and adults. Previous experience working with young people would be desirable but not essential
• Be flexible, patient, with a calm disposition.
• Deal with confidential information in a sensitive way.• Be kind and with a good sense of humour.

About the school

Sir William Perkins’s School is a high-performing independent girls’ school for approximately 600 students aged 11 – 18 years. The Head is both a member of HMC and GSA. It was founded in 1725 and is now on an attractive 12-acre site situated on the outskirts of Chertsey, a two-minute walk from the railway station and very near to the junction of the M3 and M25.

How to apply

Further details are available in the job description. If you would like to join our friendly and supportive team please complete the online application. 

Applications will be considered on arrival.

Sir William Perkins’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).