Bank Exam Invigilator

The City of Liverpool College; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Liverpool is seeking invigilators to oversee GCSE and A Level examinations. Responsibilities include setting up exams, ensuring compliance, and maintaining confidentiality. Essential skills include strong communication and organization, alongside the ability to remain calm under pressure. Full training provided. This position offers £14.35 per hour.

Qualifications

• Good standard of English speaking and listening skills.
• Able to act assertively and with authority.
• Good computer literacy – ability to use current IT systems.
• Good organizational skills – pays attention to detail.
• Excellent timekeeping with flexibility in working hours.
• Ability to work independently to a high standard.
• Positive personality – calm, self-motivated and results-driven.
• High level of discretion when meeting student needs.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply instructions with attention to detail.
• Assist with setting up examinations.
• Ensure paperwork is completed accurately.
• Distribute and collate exam papers correctly.
• Act with authority, ensuring student compliance.
• Maintain Health & Safety standards.

Skills

English speaking and listening skills

Authority and assertiveness

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Timekeeping and flexibility

Independence

Positive personality

Integrity and transparency

Resilience under pressure

Discretion

Job description

Application Deadline: 16 October 2025

Department: Business Support

Location: Liverpool

Compensation: £14.35 / hour

Description

Working with our exams team you will contribute towards the running and supervision of GCSE, A Level examinations and other assessment at the college. You will be responsible for the supervision of students including when they enter and vacate the exam room. Experience and an enhanced DBS would be advantageous, however full training will be given.

To be successful you must demonstrate you can:

• Understand and apply instructions with accurate attention to detail, in accordance with regulations.
• Carry out sole invigilation or invigilation as part of an invigilation team
• Assist with setting up of examinations.
• Distribute and collate exam papers.
• Be vigilant at all times and able to act with authority when required.
• Demonstrate confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply instructions with accurate attention to detail, in accordance with JCQ (ICE) regulations. Carry out sole invigilation or as part of an invigilation team
• Assist with setting up of examinations
• Ensure the correct paperwork is completed accurately and retained in accordance with the Exam Office processes. Distribute and collate exam papers, ensuring candidates receive the correct assessment.
• Be vigilant at all times and able to act with authority when required, ensuring candidates comply with instructions. Demonstrate integrity and confidentiality
• To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College Group ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life
• To take proactive responsibility for Health & Safety to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times
• To comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria:

• Good standard of English speaking and listening skills
• Able to act with assertively and with authority
• Good computer literacy – ability to use the current IT systems/package
• Good organisational skills – pays attention to detail
• Excellent timekeeping with the ability to be flexible with working hours
• Ability to work independently to a high standard
• Positive personality – calm, self-motivated and driven to achieve results
• Role-modelling and common-sense practicality
• Personal qualities of integrity, honesty, transparency and commitment to/ownership of the mission and values of the College
• Resilient – ability to work calmly within a high-pressure environment and deal with fluid situations
• High level of discretion and able to act sensitively to meet student needs