Exam Invigilators
Newcastle City Council
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom£13.2764 per hour plus casual leave allowance of 14.5%*Closes: 28 Sep
St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School
Gretna Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 7PX
*This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £13.45 per hour.*
Could you help our boys to achieve their future ambitions?
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School is seeking to recruit additional Examination Invigilators to join our friendly team during examination periods throughout the academic year.
While this is a casual and flexible role, it is one of real importance. Our invigilators play a vital part in ensuring that every pupil and student has the opportunity to demonstrate his knowledge and abilities in a calm, fair, and supportive environment. Examinations are key milestones that help shape the boys’ future education, career. and life opportunities.
We are looking for reliable, organised and approachable individuals who would like to make a positive contribution to our school community. Previous experience working with children or young people would be beneficial, although it is not essential. Experience as an Examination Invigilator is also not required, as full training will be provided.
The Role: Working alongside our Examinations Officer, you will help ensure that examinations run smoothly and in accordance with examination regulations, supporting pupils/students at an important stage of their educational journey.
Duties include:
For over 140 years, St Cuthbert's Catholic High School has been recognised as a centre of educational excellence. By joining our invigilation team, you will become part of a school community that is committed to helping every young person succeed. This is an opportunity to undertake flexible work that genuinely makes a difference. Your presence, professionalism and support will help ensure that our students can approach their examinations with confidence and perform to the very best of their ability.
If you would like to play a small but significant part in the success and future aspirations of our students, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Application forms and further information are available by following the link on our website for submission by 9.00am Monday 28th September 2026.
All applications should be made online via our online recruitment portal. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
St Cuthbert’s is first and foremost a Catholic school. Applicants are not required to be practising Catholics but are expected to support and promote the school’s Catholic vision, mission, and values.
The Governors of St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School, the Trustees of the Bishop Bewick Trust and the Diocese are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed for shortlisted candidates.
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Gretna Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 7PX
*This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £13.45 per hour.*
Could you help our boys to achieve their future ambitions?
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School is seeking to recruit additional Examination Invigilators to join our friendly team during examination periods throughout the academic year.
While this is a casual and flexible role, it is one of real importance. Our invigilators play a vital part in ensuring that every pupil and student has the opportunity to demonstrate his knowledge and abilities in a calm, fair, and supportive environment. Examinations are key milestones that help shape the boys’ future education, career. and life opportunities.
We are looking for reliable, organised and approachable individuals who would like to make a positive contribution to our school community. Previous experience working with children or young people would be beneficial, although it is not essential. Experience as an Examination Invigilator is also not required, as full training will be provided.
The Role: Working alongside our Examinations Officer, you will help ensure that examinations run smoothly and in accordance with examination regulations, supporting pupils/students at an important stage of their educational journey.
Duties include:
- preparing examination venues and distributing examination papers and equipment
- supervising students before, during and after examinations
- ensuring examination regulations and procedures are followed
- maintaining the security and confidentiality of examination materials
- helping to create an atmosphere that is calm, professional and supportive
- dependable and professional
- calm and confident in a supervisory role
- organised with good attention to detail
- excellent communicators
- flexible and available to work during examination periods
For over 140 years, St Cuthbert's Catholic High School has been recognised as a centre of educational excellence. By joining our invigilation team, you will become part of a school community that is committed to helping every young person succeed. This is an opportunity to undertake flexible work that genuinely makes a difference. Your presence, professionalism and support will help ensure that our students can approach their examinations with confidence and perform to the very best of their ability.
If you would like to play a small but significant part in the success and future aspirations of our students, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Application forms and further information are available by following the link on our website for submission by 9.00am Monday 28th September 2026.
All applications should be made online via our online recruitment portal. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
St Cuthbert’s is first and foremost a Catholic school. Applicants are not required to be practising Catholics but are expected to support and promote the school’s Catholic vision, mission, and values.
The Governors of St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School, the Trustees of the Bishop Bewick Trust and the Diocese are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed for shortlisted candidates.
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