Exam Invigilators

Exam Season 2026 – May / June

We are seeking to appoint Exam Invigilators to be part of our team to assist in the smooth running of internal and external examinations. This role would work very well for someone looking for employment that doesn't require a big commitment of time. 

Candidates must be available during the summer exam period which is normally from May to the end of June. For the 2026 exam season we are looking for candidates who have availability for the whole period (7 May to 19 June), with the below dates as a priority: 

May Dates
Monday 11 May (AM), Tuesday 12 May (PM), Thursday 14 May (AM and PM), Friday 15 May (AM), Monday 18 May (AM), Tuesday 19 May (AM), Thursday 21 May (AM) and Friday 22 May (AM).

June Dates
Tuesday 2 June, (AM), Wednesday 3 June, (AM and PM), Thursday 4 June (AM and PM), Friday 5 June (AM), Monday 8 June (AM), Tuesday 9 June (AM), Wednesday 10 June (AM), Thursday 11 June (AM and PM), Friday 12 June (AM), Monday 15 June (AM) and Thursday 18 June (PM).

Typical working hours will vary between 3-8 hours per day across either a morning, afternoon or both. The examination schedule is drawn up in advance and invigilator availability is taken into consideration as part of the scheduling.

Previous experience is not necessary as full training will be given. The role of invigilator involves supervision of students in the examination room, ensuring compliance with required standards, the issue/collection of examination papers and any other general administrative duties as required. 

Applicants should be reliable, have good attention to detail and be able to communicate well with students and colleagues. A professional attitude, integrity and authority are essential, and a good standard of literacy and numeracy is required.

You must complete our application form via our recruitment portal to be considered for the role.

We are a short walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town.

At Reading School, we have a clear educational philosophy and a deeply rooted commitment to social mobility. In all we do we seek to nurture character and develop academic excellence, and we know that what we do really matters. More than 10% of our Year 7 students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and we are proud of the difference that we make. In 2026, the school was rated the Sunday Times South East State Secondary School of the Year.

To conform with our Safer Recruitment process, all applicants must complete an application via our recruitment portal. Links to the portal can be found on our website:

https://www.reading-school.co.uk/vacancies

Candidates should complete the personal statement section of the application form clearly detailing how their skills and experience meet the job description and person specification.

Stand-alone CVs will not be considered for shortlisting.

Deadline for Applications: 6 March 2026, interviews will take place throughout February and March

Application Forms will be reviewed on receipt. Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.

USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI): At Reading School, we do not prohibit the appropriate use of AI in the application process for our job vacancies. We recognise the role that technology can play in supporting fairness and accessibility for all applicants. That being said, as a school that holds integrity and leadership at the core of our values, we believe that the individual character and potential of each candidate are what truly matter. We encourage all candidates to present an application that truly reflects their own abilities, ideas and voices as authentically as possible, providing us with an insight in to their genuine character and aspirations. Synthetically generated applications that do not include the applicant’s own voice will not be considered favourably.

Safeguarding guidelines look to references being obtained prior to interview. Please ensure any referees who you are happy for us to contact before interview are aware that they may be asked to provide a reference with a relatively short deadline.

Reading School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Full details of our Safeguarding - Staff Recruitment Policy and Data Policy can be found on our website.

Reading School seeks to create a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

If you have any queries regarding our current vacancies or the Safer Recruitment process, please contact: hr@reading-school.co.uk or by telephone:0118 901 5600.