Invigilator

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JOB SNAPSHOT

We are seeking to appoint to our established team of regular part-time invigilators at The Portsmouth Grammar School.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Invigilator

Location : Portsmouth

Salary: £14.68 per hour (£13.10 per hour plus £1.58 holiday pay)

Job type: Permanent, Part Time

The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the heart of historic Portsmouth.

The Role

We welcome applications from candidates who can support external exams in the summer term 2026 and we hope that successful candidates will be willing to join our team of regular invigilators who are available to return throughout the year to support both internal and external exams on an ad hoc basis. Our invigilators conduct external exams in the presence of candidates, ensuring that the integrity of the process is upheld in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) guidelines. Our regular invigilators support examinations at key times throughout the year which are typically across May and June for external exams at GCSE/IGCSE and A Level, October and November for external exam re-sits and January for internal mock exams. For the summer exams, invigilators should be available for at least 3 days each week during May and June 2026 and it is a requirement of employment that invigilators are available to attend an annual meeting and training session which will take place on Wednesday 18 th March 2026. Previous experience of invigilation is not required as training in the role and duties will be provided.

Main Responsibilities

* To assist in splitting and distributing papers for satellite rooms in advance of exams
* To assist/be responsible for laying out papers in the exam venues
* To help organise candidates at the start and end of exams
* To be vigilant during exams
* To ensure the appropriate conduct of exams
* To ensure the safeguarding of pupils

The Ideal Candidate

* A good standard of spoken and written English (essential)
* Basic IT skills
* Confidence, and ability, to communicate with staff and students
* Accuracy and good attention to detail
* Reliable, flexible and readily available during exam periods
* Willingness to uphold exam security and confidentiality at all times
* Willingness to undertake all necessary safeguarding and other training

Benefits

* Free two course lunch during school term times, where staff work a full day

To APPLY for this role please complete an application form via MyNewTerm (also accessible via the 'Work With Us' page of our school website) where you will find a full job description for the role -

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/116583/EDV-2026-PGS-43026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
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Location:
Portsmouth
Salary:
£14.68 per hour
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Education

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