School name: Portsmouth High School, Kent Road, Southsea, PO5 3EQ
Required from: March 2027
Hours: Casual (zero hours basis)
Salary: GDST Grade 2 (from £27,132 pro rata, ie: hourly rate of £14.49)
We are seeking to recruit Examinations Invigilators to have a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the external examination process. The successful candidates will have a calm and reassuring demeanour, be comfortable with following a routine, and be able to maintain vigilance for extended periods of time.
Invigilators are responsible for conducting examination sessions in the presence of candidates, ensuring that the examination is conducted according to regulations. Work is predominately in the months of May and June for the external exam season; paid training will be provided at other times in the year (and is a mandatory element of the role).
On a typical examination day, invigilators will need to be available from 8:30 am to facilitate the set-up of morning exams (12:45 pm for afternoon sessions). Invigilators may be required to supervise candidates over lunchtime and should be aware that on some occasions examinations can extend to 5pm. Flexibility is essential, as these timings are subject to change depending on the examination.
The school:
Portsmouth High School has been educating girls since 1882. The school is located in Southsea, an attractive region on the south coast which has retained much of its original Georgian character. We have an enviable reputation for academic success, with hard working students, specialist teachers, disciplined classes and highly regarded, traditional courses which give our girls a firm foundation for excellence.
We are a welcoming and caring community, committed to staff well-being. Benefits include:
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Membership of a flexible pension plan.
- Free staff lunch during ad hoc hours worked.
- A great working environment, atmosphere and location.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Applications
The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 30 November 2026.
Interview date Thursday 3 December 2026 tbc.
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The school's safeguarding policy can be found here: https://www.portsmouthhigh.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Safeguarding-and-Child-Protection-Policy.pdf
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.