Associate Exam Invigilator

Bedford College Group; Corby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution located in Corby is in search of an Associate Exam Invigilator to manage examinations according to regulatory standards while ensuring integrity. The ideal candidate will possess essential qualifications in English and Mathematics, alongside excellent customer service and organizational skills, to create a welcoming environment for students. This role is sessional and offers flexible hours, supporting a positive academic experience for students.

Qualifications

• Willingness to achieve Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy.
• Experience in customer-focused roles with diverse groups.
• Ability to follow procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee exams in compliance with regulations.
• Safeguard exam papers and candidate information.
• Prepare rooms and materials for exams.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Organisational skills

Confident communication

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A‑C or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Associate Exam Invigilator

Location: Tresham College - Corby Campus

Salary: £13.20 per hour

Hours/Weeks: Various

Contract Type: Sessional - Hourly Paid

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct Examinations Professionally – Oversee exams in line with Awarding Body and Bedford College Group regulations, ensuring integrity and compliance at all times.
• Maintain Security & Confidentiality – Safeguard exam papers, scripts, and candidate information before, during, and after examinations.
• Manage Exam Setup & Delivery – Prepare rooms, seating plans, and materials; issue papers or activate online exams; deliver access arrangements where required.
• Monitor & Report – Check IDs, complete attendance registers, observe candidates to prevent malpractice, and submit all required documentation promptly.
• Stay Updated & Compliant – Keep current with JCQ and Awarding Body regulations, uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety, and participate in training and development.

About you

• Essential Qualifications – GCSE English & Maths (A‑C or equivalent) or willingness to achieve Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy.
• Relevant Experience – Customer‑focused roles, working with diverse groups, using Microsoft applications, and following procedures and regulations.
• Core Skills – Excellent customer service and organisational skills, ability to meet deadlines, maintain a welcoming environment, and communicate confidently face‑to‑face.
• Professional Attributes – Honest, reliable, adaptable, and committed to learning; able to work independently and as part of a team in a busy environment.
• Flexibility & Values – Positive approach to changing work patterns, alignment with College values, and readiness to support high‑quality student experiences.

Interviews to be held: 03 January 2026

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, under 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 thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides 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.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!