Job Description:

Exam Invigilator
Leicester, Leicestershire

£14.00 per Hour | Term-Time Only | Flexible Working | Immediate Start Available

Are you looking for a rewarding role within education that offers flexibility, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a real difference? Clarence Recruitment is currently seeking professional, reliable, and vigilant Exam Invigilators to support secondary schools across Leicester during busy examination periods.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working in a structured environment. As an Exam Invigilator, you will play a vital role in ensuring examinations are conducted fairly, efficiently, and in full compliance with examination board regulations.

The Role
Working alongside Exams Officers and school staff, you will help create a calm, organised, and secure examination environment where students can perform to the best of their abilities.
Your duties will include supervising examinations, ensuring all procedures are followed correctly, maintaining exam security, and providing professional support to candidates throughout the examination process.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms in accordance with awarding body regulations and school procedures.
• Set out and distribute examination papers, answer booklets, and relevant materials.
• Register candidates and verify attendance before examinations commence.
• Read and follow examination instructions accurately and confidently.
• Maintain a quiet, secure, and controlled examination environment at all times.
• Observe candidates throughout examinations, ensuring compliance with examination regulations.
• Respond professionally to candidate queries while adhering to examination guidelines.
• Report any irregularities, incidents, or breaches of exam conditions promptly.
• Collect, count, and securely return examination papers and materials at the conclusion of exams.
• Assist students requiring access arrangements where directed by the Exams Officer.
• Work collaboratively with fellow invigilators and school staff to ensure examinations run smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent reliability and punctuality.
• The ability to remain focused and attentive for extended periods.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A calm, confident, and approachable manner.
• The ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures precisely.
• A professional attitude and commitment to confidentiality.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work during examination periods throughout the academic year.
• Previous experience within education, administration, customer service, or invigilation is advantageous but not essential.

Full training will be provided for successful candidates.

Why Join Clarence Recruitment?

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.00 per hour.
• Flexible, term-time working opportunities to suit your schedule.
• Full invigilation training and ongoing support.
• Opportunities to work in a variety of well-regarded secondary schools across Rugby and the surrounding area.
• A professional and welcoming school environment.
• Valuable experience within the education sector.
• Regular opportunities during GCSE, A-Level, mock examination, and assessment periods.
• A simple registration process with a dedicated consultant supporting you throughout.
• The opportunity to contribute to students' success by ensuring examinations are conducted fairly and professionally.
• Potential opportunities to progress into other school-based support roles.

Meet Your Consultant
Your dedicated consultant, Alan, brings more than 15 years of experience in the education sector. As a qualified teacher with QTS, he combines detailed knowledge of local schools with first-hand insight into the demands of today's classrooms.
If you are considering your next teaching role or simply want to talk through the current market, Alan will be pleased to support you. Get in touch for a confidential conversation about the opportunities currently available.

Safeguarding and Compliance
Clarence Recruitment is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, vulnerable adults, and patients. All applicants are expected to uphold the same commitment.
Every placement is conditional on satisfactory pre-employment screening. This includes DBS clearance, proof of identity, right-to-work verification, references, qualifications, and any relevant professional registrations.
Checks for education appointments are carried out in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. For healthcare and medical roles, our compliance procedures follow Employment Check Standards, CQC requirements, and applicable safeguarding legislation.