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Examinations Invigilator

Castle View Academy · Portsmouth · Portsmouth

Job description

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Excellent communication skills

Confident and assertive manner

Flexible approach to working hours

Key Tasks:

Before Exams

To report to and be briefed by the exams officer prior to each exam session.

To keep confidential exam papers and materials secure before, during and after exams.

To ensure exam rooms are set out according to the instructions.

To admit candidates into exam rooms

To identify, seat, and instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams.

To distribute the correct exam papers and materials to candidates

To deal with candidate queries

During Exams

To supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams.

To keep disruption in exam rooms to a minimum

To deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively

To record/report any incidents, disruption or irregularities.

To complete attendance registers

To deal with candidate questions according to the regulations

After Exams

To instruct candidates in finishing their exams and to collect exam scripts and exam materials.

To dismiss candidates from the exam room

To securely return all exam scripts and exam materials to the exams officer

Other

To attend training, update or review sessions as required

  • To undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the exams officer, for example:

supervision of exam timetable clash candidates between exam sessions

other exam-related administrative tasks

To ensure a rigorous approach towards commitment to protect students at Castle View Academy giving clear signals that the academy takes the safeguarding of student seriously in all aspects of its practice.

United Learning are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure.

We reserve the right to interview and offer a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.

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About this school

Castle View Academy

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Good
Pupils
732
Avg teacher salary
£48,414
Pupil:teacher ratio
17.7:1
Academy trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO6 4QP

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Salary
£12.81 Hourly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
16 September 2026
Closing date
30 November 2026

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