How to become an exam invigilator
Official title: Exam invigilators
Also called: Invigilator, Exam invigilator, Exams invigilator, Examination invigilator, Examinations invigilator
Exam invigilators set up, run and invigilate exams to ensure exams are conducted in line with the relevant regulations.
Main tasks
- Sets up venue, lays out desks, exam papers, stationery and other equipment necessary for the exam
- Directs candidates to their seats, checks attendance, and informs candidates of the exam conditions they will work under
- Supervises during exams, responds to any problems or questions from candidates and deals with any violations of the exam conditions
- Escorts people from the venue following the exam and collects completed papers
How to become one
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is provided Off and on-the-job.
Pay · Outlook
- About 32,100 people work in this job now, and about 30,900 are projected by 2035. (-3.7%)
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Questions people ask
How do I become an exam invigilator?
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is provided Off and on-the-job.
Is an exam invigilator a growing career in the UK?
Employment is projected to fall 4% by 2035, from about 32,100 to about 30,900 people (Department for Education).
Do you need a degree to become an exam invigilator?
Not always. 45% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Office for National Statistics: Annual Population Survey: employment by occupation (April 2025 to March 2026), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Office for National Statistics: SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions (2026-08-27 edition), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Department for Education: Skills Imperative 2035: employment projections by occupation (2021 to 2035 (Warwick IER / Cambridge Econometrics)), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03