Job description

Job Title: Exam Invigilator
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time

Are you organised, reliable, and experienced in supporting examinations within a school or educational setting?

GSL Education are seeking professional and attentive Exam Invigilators to work in schools across Sheffield. This role is ideal for individuals who can maintain a calm and controlled environment, ensuring examinations are conducted in line with regulations and safeguarding requirements.

As an Exam Invigilator, you will play a vital role in supporting students during assessments by ensuring exams are run fairly, securely, and efficiently while promoting a positive and supportive atmosphere.

Exam Invigilator Responsibilities:

  • Supervise examinations in accordance with exam board regulations
  • Ensure a calm, quiet, and orderly examination environment
  • Distribute and collect examination papers and materials
  • Support students by following approved exam procedures
  • Report any irregularities, incidents, or concerns to senior staff
  • Assist with setting up and clearing exam rooms
  • Ensure safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed at all times

Key Requirements to be an Exam Invigilator:

  • Experience working in a school or examination setting (preferred but not essential)
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow strict procedures
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • A calm, professional, and reliable approach
  • Ability to manage groups of students effectively
  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the Exam Invigilator role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, or contact Leanne Clark directly at: Leanne.Clark@gsleducation.com