Find exam invigilator jobs with TeacherActive

Looking for flexibility, great pay, and a supportive setting?

 

Looking for flexible work, reliable pay, and rewarding experience in education? TeacherActive helps you find exam invigilator jobs at schools across the UK.

Whether you’re experienced in examination support or seeking your first role, we work with mainstream secondary schools, colleges and exam centres to match you with suitable opportunities. From formal exam supervision to assisting with candidate queries and ensuring exam integrity, our dedicated team will help you find roles where you can contribute meaningfully during exam periods.

When you join TeacherActive, you’re not just finding your next role, you’re becoming part of a supportive education community that values what you do.

 

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Why choose TeacherActive for exam invigilator jobs

 

With over 20 years in education recruitment, TeacherActive has strong relationships with schools and exam providers across the UK. We often gain early access to exam invigilator jobs that fit a range of availability from casual shifts to scheduled exam periods.

Our expert consultants take a people-first approach, understanding your preferences and availability to find roles that suit your lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for casual invigilation work, regular term time roles, or fixed exam season placements, we can support you every step of the way.

We provide honest advice, helpful guidance with applications, and ongoing support to help you succeed in your invigilator career.

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Types of exam invigilator jobs we offer

 

Scheduled exam sessions
Work during key assessment periods including GCSEs, A levels and internal school exams, supporting the smooth running of formal testing.

Regular invigilation work
Flexible shifts that fit around your schedule, ideal for those seeking consistent hours during term time.

Scribes and support roles
Positions assisting candidates who need help recording their answers, working alongside lead invigilators to support access arrangements.

Casual and temporary roles
Perfect if you want hours that fit around other commitments including study, part-time work or other professional responsibilities.

College and assessment centre invigilation
Roles supporting vocational exams and assessments in further education and specialised settings.

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How to get started with TeacherActive

Step 1: Registering with TeacherActive

Start your journey with TeacherActive by filling in our contact form, giving us a call, or applying directly with your CV. If your skills and experience match what our schools are looking for, one of our specialist recruitment consultants will be in touch to guide you through the next steps of the registration process.

Step 2: Visit us in branch

Once you’ve registered, we’ll invite you to a local branch interview where we’ll talk about your skills, experience, and the kind of role you’re looking for. You’ll meet your dedicated recruitment consultant, who’ll support you in finding education jobs that align with your strengths and goals.

To help us get everything set up, please bring your Enhanced DBS (registered on the Update Service and including the children’s barred list) if you have one. If not, don’t worry — your consultant will guide you through how to apply. You’ll also need two forms of ID, proof of address, your qualifications and training, referee details (including one from an education setting), and your up-to-date CV. If relevant, we may also ask for an overseas police check, visa or work permit, your National Insurance number, and bank details. Many of these documents can be shared digitally, and your consultant will let you know what’s needed and the easiest way to provide it.

Step 3: The clearance process

Once we've received your documents, our compliance team will begin the clearance process to get you ready for work. This includes verifying all your documents, checking your DBS status or applying for a new one and contacting your referees. Your consultant will let you know as soon as you’re fully cleared and ready to start your new role.

Step 4: Starting work and getting paid

Once you’ve been fully cleared, your consultant will help match you to a role that suits your skills and preferences. As soon as you start working in your new position, we’ll sign you up with our trusted payroll provider, Workwell, to ensure you’re paid accurately and on time. Your consultant will guide you through the payroll setup and answer any questions you have about timesheets, pay dates, or tax. From here, you're all set to begin your journey with TeacherActive in your new education role!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No, all of our staff are paid on a PAYE basis via our outsourced payroll provider Workwell. meaning your tax and National Insurance are also deducted from your pay. There are no hidden fees, and what is on your pay slip is yours to keep.

If you’re working on a supply basis, you will be paid every week in arrears, meaning whatever you worked over the last week, you will get paid for in the following week.

Your DBS certificate needs to be on the update service in order to use it to work at TeacherActive. If it’s not, you will need to apply for a TeacherActive DBS. Please speak to your consultant for more information.

To register, you will need to fill in our online registration form, then visit us in branch so we can validate your documents. See our page that explains the process to apply in full for more details.