Exam Invigilator

TeacherActive
London

Job Title: Exam Invigilator

Location: South East London – Elephant & Castle
Start Date: October
Contract: Temporary / Flexible Exam Cover
Pay: £14–£17 per hour, depending on experience

  • Are you a reliable and organised Exam Invigilator looking for flexible work within a secondary school environment?

  • Are you confident supervising secondary-aged students and ensuring examination regulations are followed correctly?

  • Are you an Exam Invigilator who can remain calm, professional and attentive throughout busy examination periods?

TeacherActive is currently seeking reliable and professional Exam Invigilators to support a large, well-established secondary school and sixth form in South East London, close to Elephant & Castle .

The school has a diverse student community and places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, high expectations and creating a supportive environment where students are encouraged to succeed.

The successful Exam Invigilator will support the school during mock and formal examination periods, helping to ensure exams run smoothly and in accordance with examination regulations.

As an Exam Invigilator , you will supervise students throughout examinations, distribute and collect examination materials, provide clear instructions and ensure appropriate examination conditions are maintained at all times.

The successful Exam Invigilator will have:

  • A reliable and professional approach

  • Excellent punctuality and timekeeping

  • Strong communication skills

  • Confidence working with secondary-aged students

  • The ability to follow examination procedures carefully

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Good organisational skills

  • Previous school or exam invigilation experience is essential

  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

  • The right to work in the UK

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise students throughout examinations

  • Prepare examination rooms

  • Distribute and collect examination papers

  • Clearly communicate examination instructions

  • Maintain appropriate examination conditions

  • Monitor students throughout each examination

  • Ensure examination regulations are followed

  • Report any irregularities to the Exams Officer

  • Work alongside other invigilators and school staff

  • Follow safeguarding procedures at all times

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

  • £14–£17 per hour, depending on experience

  • A dedicated team of consultants to guide and support you

  • Access to CPD courses through the My-Progression channel

  • Support throughout the registration and placement process

  • TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, giving you peace of mind that the correct level of Tax and National Insurance is being paid, with no unexpected administration charges deducted from your hard-earned pay.

Ready to work as an Exam Invigilator in South East London? Click APPLY NOW or contact me directly:

Email: [email protected]
Office: 0207 858 6655

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Posted 2026-10-03

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