Exam Invigilators

Job Title:  Exam Invigilators

Hourly Rate:  £12.86 (CLF Grade Aii)

Contract Type:  Casual Basis

Potential Start: October 2026 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)

An opportunity to provide flexible, casual support to the academy team during busy exam periods.

We are seeking Exam Invigilators to join our supportive and dedicated team at Bristol Metropolitan Academy. Due to an increase in exam access arrangements, we require additional invigilators to support a growing number of rooms across the academy. This includes both independent access arrangement rooms and the main exam hall.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting students of all abilities, ensuring exams are conducted in a calm, fair and compliant environment.

As a casual role, you will work when available and be called upon during key exam periods. Invigilators are asked to commit to our exam windows, which total approximately 10–12 weeks across the academic year.

About the Role

This position requires flexibility, as exams take place at various points throughout the year. These typically include:

Mock exams across different year groups

External exam periods in November, January and March

Summer exams during May and June

Working hours may vary, as exam environments need to be set up before the school day begins and can occasionally run beyond the end of the school day.

About You

You will:

Have practical experience of following processes and procedures accurately

Possess strong interpersonal, organisational and time management skills

Be able to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to unexpected situations

Demonstrate a caring, patient and understanding approach, with sensitivity to students’ individual needs

Be able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Bristol Metropolitan Academy:

Bristol Metropolitan Academy (Bristol Met) is an over-subscribed secondary school based in Fishponds, Bristol. It is characterised by energy, enthusiasm and a strong sense of community. The years at school are few and precious, and it is important that students at Bristol Met have a strong sense of belonging and a belief in their right and their ability to achieve highly.

Our students are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our diverse community. 60% of our students come from global majority groups. We have more than 40 identified primary languages in our student and staff community with over 35% of our students coming from having English as an additional language backgrounds. A higher-than-average number of our students are supported with overcoming barriers due to a special educational need.

We believe we enable all students to achieve their very best through our appr