Exam Invigilator

Job Title: Exam Invigilator Location: South East London – Elephant & Castle Start Date: October Contract: Temporary / Flexible Exam Cover Pay: £14–£17 per hour, depending on experience * Are you a reliable and organised…

Pay rate £14 – £17/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 2 October 2026

Trusted. Transparent. Built for contractors. Thousands of UK contractors find their next contract on ContractorUK.

View all education & training jobs ›

About this job

Job Title: Exam Invigilator

Location: South East London – Elephant & Castle
Start Date: October
Contract: Temporary / Flexible Exam Cover
Pay: £14–£17 per hour, depending on experience

*

Are you a reliable and organised Exam Invigilator looking for flexible work within a secondary school environment?

*

Are you confident supervising secondary-aged students and ensuring examination regulations are followed correctly?

*

Are you an Exam Invigilator who can remain calm, professional and attentive throughout busy examination periods?

TeacherActive is currently seeking reliable and professional Exam Invigilators to support a large, well-established secondary school and sixth form in South East London, close to Elephant & Castle.

The school has a diverse student community and places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, high expectations and creating a supportive environment where students are encouraged to succeed.

The successful Exam Invigilator will support the school during mock and formal examination periods, helping to ensure exams run smoothly and in accordance with examination regulations.

As an Exam Invigilator, you will supervise students throughout examinations, distribute and collect examination materials, provide clear instructions and ensure appropriate examination conditions are maintained at all times.

The successful Exam Invigilator will have:

*

A reliable and professional approach

*

Excellent punctuality and timekeeping

*

Strong communication skills

*

Confidence working with secondary-aged students

*

The ability to follow examination procedures carefully

*

Strong attention to detail

*

Good organisational skills

*

Previous school or exam invigilation experience is essential

*

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

*

The right to work in the UK

Key Responsibilities:

*

Supervise students throughout examinations

*

Prepare examination rooms

*

Distribute and collect examination papers

*

Clearly communicate examination instructions

*

Maintain appropriate examination conditions

*

Monitor students throughout each examination

*

Ensure examination regulations are followed

*

Report any irregularities to the Exams Officer

*

Work alongside other invigilators and school staff

*

Follow safeguarding procedures at all times

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

*

£14–£17 per hour, depending on experience

*

A dedicated team of consultants to guide and support you

*

Access to CPD courses through the My-Progression channel

*

Support throughout the registration and placement process

*

TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, giving you peace of mind that the correct level of Tax and National Insurance is being paid, with no unexpected administration charges deducted from your hard-earned pay

Apply for this job

You'll complete your application on CV-Library, our jobs partner.

← More education & training jobs

Set up for this contract

ContractorUK partners
Markel Direct IR35 and contractor insurance

Most agencies and clients ask for professional indemnity and public liability before you start.

Get your quote →
SG Accounting Contractor accountants

Working through your own limited company? A contractor-specialist accountant keeps the admin off your desk.

Find out more → Also: Caroola · Dolan Accountancy · Compare all accountants

Get new Education contracts by email

One email when new matches appear. Unsubscribe with one click.

Prefer to be found? Upload your CV to CV-Library — free