Associate Exam Invigilator

Bedford College Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bedford is seeking an Associate Exam Invigilator to support the Examinations department. Your role includes administering exams per regulations and ensuring secure handling of materials. Candidates should possess GCSE English and Maths or a willingness to obtain level 2 literacy and numeracy. Strong organizational skills and effective communication are essential. This position is sessional and hourly paid, with a salary of £13.20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Willingness to achieve Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy.
• Customer-focused experience and ability to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Administer examinations in accordance with regulations.
• Maintain secure handling of exam materials and candidate information.
• Prepare exam rooms and check IDs.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Strong organisational ability

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Role: Associate Exam Invigilator

Location: The Bedford Sixth Form

Salary/Benefits: Salary is £13.20 per hour

Hours/Weeks: Various

Contract Type: Sessional – Hourly Paid

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role:

We are currently seeking an Associate Exam Invigilator to join our Examinations department at The Bedford College Group.

As an Exam Invigilator, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Exam Conduct & Compliance – Administer examinations in strict accordance with Awarding Body and Bedford College Group regulations, ensuring integrity and fairness.
• Security & Confidentiality – Maintain secure handling of exam papers, scripts, and candidate information before, during, and after exams.
• Candidate Management – Prepare exam rooms, check IDs, enforce rules, and provide access arrangements such as reader, scribe, or prompt support.
• Operational Accuracy – Complete attendance registers, incident reports, and return all materials promptly; remain up to date with regulatory changes.
• Statutory Responsibilities – Uphold safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and participate in required training and development.

About you:

• Essential Qualifications – GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) or willingness to achieve Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy.
• Experience & Competence – Customer‑focused experience, working with diverse groups, following procedures, and using Microsoft applications.
• Core Skills – Excellent customer service, strong organisational ability, effective communication, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Personal Attributes – Honest, reliable, confident, and adaptable with a flexible approach to work and hours.
• Teamwork & Initiative – Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, creating a welcoming environment and supporting high‑quality student experiences.

Interviews will be held: 05 January 2026

Organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who, by working together, can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

What is an Associate?

Associates work on a short‑term basis as assigned. They teach or provide support services and they work with and are supported by core staff. As an Associate you will be issued with an Associate agreement; during this agreement period you will be eligible to work on assignments offered to you. Typically an agreement runs from January to December and may be renewed thereafter.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year. Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land‑based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community‑based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provide information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex‑Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.