Casual Exam Invigilators
Closing in 18 days (6 March 2026 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: £14.18 per hour
Employer: The Castle School
Location: Taunton, Somerset,
Contract type: Casual
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 6 March 2026 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
- NJC Point 2 – £14.18 per hour (£12.65 per hour plus holiday pay)
Our school is part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, we believe that our schools should sit at the heart of our communities; that there are no limits to what our children and young people can achieve; and that they should be great places to work and learn.
We are incredibly proud of our Trust and the schools within it. Strong partnerships, collaboration and generosity are the bonds which underpin our collective mission to provide great education for all children no matter what their starting point or their background.
What will I be doing?
We are looking to expand our friendly team of exam invigilators at The Castle School.
Examinations take place predominantly in May and June each year, but also during November, January and March. A number of invigilators are required for each examination and we are looking to increase our bank of available staff. We are looking for individuals who can be flexible, patient and are able to stand for periods of time. Exams are timetabled throughout the day but the majority are part- day. Invigilators must be alert and able to deal with a variety of situations. The post of examination invigilator is casual and attracts pay of £12.65 per hour plus holiday pay resulting in an hourly rate of £14.18.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
Applicants should be enthusiastic, patient, demonstrate flexibility, initiative and excellent communication skills, be a team player and have strong empathy skills.
Supporting documents and information
A full job description and application pack is available from the school website.
All applications should be made by completing the application form available, including evidence of how you meet the person specification for the role and should be submitted by 9am on the closing date.
Further details are available within the job description and person specification.
The closing date for this role is Friday 6th March 2026 and shortlisting will take place as application forms are received.