Job description
We are looking to expand our team of invigilators for our upcoming exam periods as detailed below. Successful candidates will have a genuine interest in supporting our students to perform to the best of their ability and will be required to:
provide assistance with the setting-up of exam rooms
promote a calm environment in which candidates feel relaxed and confident
help to ensure that the right students are in the right places at the right time
issue students with the correct papers, communicating vital information and ensuring they are equipped with the materials they need
invigilate exams
collect papers at the end of an exam
work with our Exams Officer to ensure that regulations are adhered to
monitor behaviour during exam sessions
scribe for students who have Access Arrangements in place
Attend appropriate training and regular refresher sessions.
Above all, we are looking for reliable, flexible and enthusiastic individuals with a calming influence and an eye for detail. The ability to communicate clearly and accurately with both students and staff is also key, as is the ability to follow set instructions both as part of a team and on an individual basis. Other qualities we are looking for include punctuality and a common sense approach.
You will be employed on a term time only, flexible basis during exam periods. Shift patterns will vary, but applicants will need to be available for am/pm sessions (with 8am and 12.30pm start times) during this academic year's exam season:
- 2nd - 13th November (won't be for this academic year but gives an idea of dates)
- 7th - 18th December (won't be for this academic year but gives an idea of dates)
- 22nd - 26th February 2027
- 12th - 23rd April 2027
- 26th - 30th April (practical exams) 2027
- 6th May - 25th June 2027
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Katherine Warington School
Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–19
- Pupils
- 1,017
- Avg teacher salary
- £49,290
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
- Academy trust
- HARPENDEN SECONDARY EDUCATION TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5FH
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- Salary
- £14.24 Annually (Actual) Salary £12.71 plus holiday pay - £14.24 total an hour
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 23 October 2026
- Closing date
- 4 November 2026
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