Exam Invigilators

Overview

We wish to appoint a number of Exam Invigilators to join our dedicated pool responsible for the invigilation of public and internal exams and tests. Invigilators will be present throughout the whole exam and may also undertake tasks such as checking registers against scripts and packing them at the end of the exams. All successful candidates will receive appropriate training.

We are a “good” school (Ofsted 2023) with an ethos that encourages academic rigour, high expectations and a well-disciplined approach to learning.

Personal attributes

· Have the ability to relate to candidates yet maintain an air of authority

· Have the ability to communicate with candidates and members of staff clearly and accurately

· Have the ability to work to predetermined instructions

· Have the ability to work as part of a team or alone as necessary

· Be reliable and punctual

· Be accurate with good attention to detail

· Be able to keep calm under pressure or during unexpected circumstances

· Have common sense and initiative

· Be able to judge when a decision is not theirs to make

· Have effective oral and written communication skills

· Have the ability to be firm but fair at all times

· Have a flexible approach to work

· Have a commitment to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Salary

£13.70 per hou

Location

Charles Darwin School
Jail Lane
Biggin Hill
Kent
TN16 3AU

Supporting documents

/docs/job_specific_-_exam_invigilators_2026.doc

Deadline and how to apply

All applicants must complete the Charles Darwin School application form which is available below. CVs alone will not be considered.

Please use application form below

/docs/Support_staff_application_form_2025.docx

Further information available in the job specification under supporting documents.

Deadline date Friday 6th March 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service and full background checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.