Exam invigilator

Exam Invigilators & Scribes – GCSE & A-Level Exams

Location: Taunton & surrounding areas, Somerset
Pay: £13.69 – £14.50 per hour
Start Date: Upcoming GCSE & A-Level exam periods
Contract Type: Seasonal / Flexible

Are you looking for flexible work during the GCSE and A-Level exam season in Taunton?

Do you have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service and enjoy supporting students in an education setting?

Are you reliable, organised, and able to help maintain a calm and supportive exam environment?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting Exam Invigilators and Exam Scribes to support secondary schools and colleges across Taunton and the surrounding Somerset areas during the upcoming GCSE and A-Level examination periods.

This is a seasonal and flexible role, ideal for individuals who are looking for short-term work during exam periods while supporting schools to ensure examinations run smoothly and fairly.

No previous invigilation experience is required as full training will be provided, however candidates must be professional, punctual, and comfortable working within strict exam regulations.

Exam Invigilator & Scribe Responsibilities

Depending on the role, responsibilities may include:

• Supervising students during GCSE and A-Level examinations

• Ensuring exam regulations and procedures are followed

• Distributing and collecting exam papers

• Maintaining a quiet and controlled exam environment

• Supporting students who require additional help as a scribe or reader

• Reporting any issues or irregularities to the lead invigilator or exams officer

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)

• Be reliable, punctual and professional

• Have strong attention to detail

• Be confident following exam procedures and instructions

• Be comfortable supporting students in a secondary school environment

• Be available during the GCSE and A-Level exam periods

Previous experience working in schools, education, support roles or administration would be beneficial but is not essential.

What We Offer

• Flexible seasonal work during GCSE and A-Level exam periods

• Opportunities to work in secondary schools across Taunton and surrounding areas

• Full training provided before assignments begin

• Competitive hourly pay rates

• Support from a dedicated education consultant

• Access to CPD and training through our My-Progression platform

If you are looking for flexible exam invigilator or scribe work in Taunton during the GCSE and A-Level exam season, we would love to hear from you.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0117 223 2200

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves ID verification, an enhanced DBS check, and professional references.

TeacherActive is proud to deliver exceptional service, with regular external audits confirming our high standards. We are committed to matching the right staff with the right schools.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.