Exam Invigilators

Job Title:  Exam Invigilators

Hourly Rate:  £12.86 (CLF Grade Aii)

Contract Type:  Casual Basis

Potential Start: September 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 Tewkesbury 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 Tewkesbury Academy:

Tewkesbury Academy is an exciting place to learn and work within Gloucestershire with a student body of more than 1,000 and upwards of 150 colleagues. We serve the distinctive town of Tewkesbury and surrounding villages, with its renowned historical, musical and ecological festivals each year.

The sense of community and connectedness is strong at the academy, as is support from the wider business community, and this is reflected in the plethora of personal development opportunities at the school.

Being ready, respectful and responsible is a key tenet of life at Tewkesbury Academy, where we provide a calm and supportive environment and expect commitment and hard work from students and staff alike to ensure that they feel supported and challenged to produce their best.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West tha