Chief Invigilator

An exciting opportunity has arisen in one of the country’s leading selective schools.

We are seeking a Chief Invigilator to join our welcoming and supportive team committed to the exam success of our students. The successful candidate will have previous invigilation experience, including invigilation of individual rooms and access arrangements.  Professionalism and attention to detail in this role are paramount.  

As Chief Invigilator you will:

• Be conversant with JCQ and exam board regulations.
• Have experience of working within a busy team environment.
• Be IT literate (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Have exceptional communication skills and be organised and calm under pressure. 

Working hours: This is an annualised contract to reflect the flexible working required for this role.  767 hours to be worked across 39 school weeks, to ensure that all exam periods are covered, with additional ad hoc exams and planning work required outside of the fixed exam periods:

• September/October - 11+ testing
• December/January/February – mock exams
• April/May/June – mock exams and public exams

Colchester Royal Grammar School is an 11-18 school for boys and admits girls into a co-educational Sixth Form. It is one of very few state boarding schools, with a family style boarding house designed for 30 Sixth Form students. This adds to the multicultural community of the school, which also offers a wide range of trips, exchanges and extracurricular activities to enrich the students’ education. The school has outstanding music and drama facilities and a comprehensive sports fixture list.   To find out more about our school, please click here. 

Awarded The Sunday Times Parent Power East Anglia State Secondary School of the Decade and The Sunday Times State Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence East Anglia 2026.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision. 

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.  That’s why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils. 

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.  From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.

Employee Recognition:  Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.  

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

For an informal chat about this position please contact Julie Tompkins via email ([email protected])

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email [email protected]