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Lead Invigilator

As a Lead Invigilator, you take charge of exam rooms during examination sessions, ensuring that all exams are conducted fairly and in strict accordance with JCQ regulations. You brief and supervise a team of invigilators, manage exam room incidents, and serve as the key point of contact between the exam room and the Exams Officer.

£13 - £15/hr 1-2 year journey Secondary & Post-16

Role overview

Salary Range £13 - £15/hr
Typical Journey 1-2 years from Invigilator
Sector Secondary, Sixth Form, FE
Qualification JCQ invigilator training
Reports to Exams Officer / Exams Manager
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Your journey to Lead Invigilator

The typical career stops on the way to this destination

Stop 1

Invigilator

Begin as an invigilator, learning the fundamentals of exam room conduct, JCQ regulations, and the procedures for starting, monitoring, and closing exam sessions. Build experience across different exam types and venues.

Duration: 1-2 years Focus: JCQ compliance & exam procedures
Stop 2 - Final Destination

Lead Invigilator

You've arrived at your destination. As Lead Invigilator, you take responsibility for the exam room, brief other invigilators before each session, handle irregularities, manage access arrangement candidates, and ensure every exam runs smoothly and fairly.

Salary: £13 - £15/hr

Skills and qualities you'll need

The personal attributes that will help you thrive in this role

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Vigilance

Keen observation skills to monitor exam rooms effectively, identify potential irregularities, and maintain exam integrity throughout sessions.

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Leadership

Confident in briefing, directing, and supporting a team of invigilators to ensure consistent standards across all exam rooms.

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Regulatory Knowledge

Thorough understanding of JCQ Instructions for Conducting Examinations and the confidence to apply them in real-time situations.

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Calm Authority

Able to maintain a calm, reassuring presence in the exam room while exercising authority when issues arise.

Time Management

Precise timekeeping for exam starts, reading time, extra time allowances, and session closures with zero margin for error.

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Record Keeping

Accurate completion of attendance registers, seating plans, incident logs, and exam room reports for every session.

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