Southend High School for Girls
Examination Invigilator
Closing date: Friday 5th September 2025
Zero hours contract – Salary Scale 1 Point 2 (£12.26 Per hour + holiday pay)
Application Forms available at www.shsg.org/vacancies/#how-to-apply
Applications and supporting letters to be submitted to recruitment@shsg.org
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 23rd September and Thursday 2nd October
We are seeking dependable individuals to join our existing team of experienced Examination Invigilators. You will be required to supervise students undertaking both external and internal examinations, ensuring examinations are conducted according to the current JCQ instructions, and in line with school procedures. This is a flexible role that provides full training and the opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team.
Previous experience is not essential but would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Hand out appropriate question papers to students and collect at the end of the exam.
- Record examination start and finish times.
- Read out instructions and provide clear direction to students and ensure that all students comply.
- Have excellent communication skills and liaise with both staff and students in a friendly manner.
- Work well as part of a team and able to take direction.
- Carry out general administration tasks in relation to examinations as required.
- Undertake all required training and follow school procedures.
- Support students effectively and deal with minor incidents.
We can offer you:
- A strong, highly qualified team of staff with an ethos of tolerance and a family community spirit
- Training and development and our commitment to staff wellbeing
- An environment which promotes innovation
Southend High School for Girls is a highly successful and oversubscribed girls’ grammar school rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues to move forward under the leadership of its Headteacher, Mr Jason Carey.
For further information please contact Sinead Carter at recruitment@shsg.org
All staff at Southend High School for Girls have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. This is a customer-facing role needing fluent spoken English.