Exam Invigilator

Exam Invigilator (School Support Staff)

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing

Client: Lift Four Dwellings Secondary (Part of Lift Schools)

Location: Dwellings Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 1RJ

Position Type: Casual / Flexible (0 Hours per week, as-and-when required during exam periods | Proposed Start: November 2026)

Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour + Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) & Lift Schools Benefits

Key Dates: Closing Date: 12 October 2026

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing is delighted to partner with Lift Four Dwellings Secondary in recruiting reliable, organized, and vigilant Exam Invigilators to join their team.

In this flexible role, you will support the smooth running of examinations during key assessment periods throughout the academic year. Working alongside the Exams Officer, you will ensure exam conditions are maintained fairly, securely, and in strict accordance with national JCQ and school regulations. Full training and guidance will be provided, so prior experience as an invigilator is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Exam Hall Setup: Prepare examination rooms, seat plans, and desk materials in advance of student arrival.

• Student Guidance: Provide clear instructions to students at the beginning and end of exams; maintain a calm, quiet, and structured testing environment.

• Active Supervision: Supervise candidates throughout exams to uphold integrity, prevent irregularities, and handle candidate queries promptly.

• Paper & Material Handling: Distribute and collect exam papers, script booklets, and supplementary materials securely and confidentially.

• Access Arrangements: Assist students receiving approved access arrangements or extra time where required.

• Incident Reporting: Report any candidate queries, illnesses, or procedural irregularities to the Exams Officer immediately.

What We Are Looking For

• Core Skills & Qualities:

  • Reliable & Punctual: Excellent time management and high attention to detail.

  • Calm & Professional: Ability to maintain order and composure in high-pressure testing settings.

  • Effective Communicator: Clear, confident communication style with students and school staff.

  • Confidential & Methodical: Deep commitment to discretion, procedural compliance, and exam security.

  • Flexible Availability: Able to work during busy examination periods throughout the school year.

• Prior experience in a school environment or exam invigilation is a plus, but not required (full training provided).

About the School & Network

• Lift Four Dwellings Secondary: Known as a "small school with a big heart," Lift Four Dwellings is led by Principal Claire Stoneman and has undergone a remarkable transformation—achieving a Good Ofsted rating, becoming the most improved school in South Birmingham for progress in 2024, and securing its highest GCSE results in school history. Their culture is anchored by three values: Respect, Resilience, and Responsibility.

• Lift Schools Network: A national multi-academy trust of 62 primary, secondary, and special schools (including 10 in the Midlands) educating over 35,000 pupils across the UK.