Associate Exam Invigilator

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

Job summary

An educational institution in England is looking for an Associate Exam Invigilator to ensure exams are conducted fairly and securely at Shuttleworth College. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, managing candidates during exams, and maintaining confidentiality of exam materials. Candidates must have GCSE English and Maths or a commitment to achieving equivalent qualifications. This is a sessional position, offering hourly pay at £13.20, making it ideal for those looking for flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) or willingness to achieve Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy.
• Customer-focused experience working with diverse groups, following procedures.
• Excellent customer service, strong organisational ability, effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Administer examinations according to regulations for integrity.
• Maintain secure handling of exam materials.
• Prepare exam rooms and enforce rules.

Skills

Customer-focused experience

Excellent customer service

Strong organisational ability

Effective communication

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Role: Associate Exam Invigilator

Location: Shuttleworth College - Old Warden Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is £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.

• 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 to be held

05 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.

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!