Exam Invigilator

Job Title: Exam Invigilator / Contractor

Location: Milton, Cambridge

Hours: Flexible ad hoc hours, primarily during exam periods

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Contract Type: Casual

Start Date: Monday 30th November for onboarding & training purposes / with first mock exams series in January 2027

Summary of role 

Red Balloon of the Air aims to create a safe yet stimulating environment for our learners. We have an embedded safeguarding culture, which enables everyone to feel that they can work and learn without barriers. RBAir staff build positive relationships with learners, families and colleagues, supporting students to re-engage with education, develop confidence and achieve their individual learning goals within a nurturing and trauma-informed environment.

We are looking for a reliable, calm and supportive Exam Invigilator to join our examinations team on a flexible, ad hoc basis. Our exams take place throughout the academic year and include GCSE, Functional Skills and other accredited qualifications, with November, January, March and the summer as our main examination periods.

The successful candidate will help ensure examinations are conducted in a calm, supportive and secure environment, while following JCQ, awarding body and Centre examination requirements.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and can combine a supportive approach with the need to follow examination procedures carefully and consistently.

 Key responsibilities of this role include:

1. Preparing examination rooms and checking that the correct papers, materials and equipment are available.
2. Welcoming and supervising candidates throughout examinations, maintaining appropriate levels of vigilance.
3. Helping to create a calm, supportive and reassuring examination environment.
4. Conducting examinations in accordance with JCQ, awarding body and Centre requirements. Full training will be provided.
5. Supporting authorised access arrangements and candidates who need to leave the examination room, in accordance with examination regulations.
6. Recording attendance, late arrivals, absences and any incidents or irregularities accurately.
7. Distributing and collecting examination papers and materials securely.
8. Responding appropriately to candidate questions or concerns within the boundaries of examination regulations.
9. Maintaining examination security and confidentiality at all times.
10. Reporting any concerns, irregularities or safeguarding concerns to the Exams Manager or appropriate member of staff.

For full details of the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification 

To be considered for this role as a minimum you will need:

1. Experience of working with children or young people.
2. A calm, patient and supportive approach.
3. The ability to follow detailed instructions and examination procedures accurately.
4. Reliability, punctuality and flexibility to work on an ad hoc basis, particularly during examination periods.
5. The ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
6. Good attention to detail and the ability to remain focused and vigilant during examinations.
7. Basic IT and administrative skills.

For full details of the role, please refer to a full job description and person specification below.

Please also find a link to Red Balloon of the Air policies, including our policies on Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding and Child Protection:

RBAir Statutory Information and Policies for Red Balloon of the Air - Red Balloon Learner Centres

How to Apply

In line with safer recruitment practices, we can accept applications only via our application form, which can be accessed from the link above. You can save your application at any point and come back to it at a later stage.  

Key dates:

1. The deadline for applications is Monday 2nd November 2026
2. Shortlisting on Wednesday 4th November 2026
3. In person interviews will be held in Milton, Cambridge, Tuesday10th November 2026
4. Start date: Monday 30th November for onboarding & training purposes / with first mock exams series in January 2027 
5. All applicants will be advised if they have been shortlisted for interview.

Red Balloon Educational Trust are a Disability Confident employer. 

If you would like to apply for this role and require a different format of application, such as large print or the opportunity to submit a video application, please contact HR via hr@rbair.org.uk or telephone 01223 354338 and we shall be happy to arrange this. 

Red Balloon Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires the successful candidate to commit to this. An appointment to this post will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check. 

Red Balloon Educational Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. Applications are encouraged regardless of your age, disability, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race or religion.