Casual Exam Invigilator – Flexible Hours, Safe Exams

Dorset Council UK; Wareham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK in Wareham seeks an Exams Invigilator for a school-based role, primarily responsible for supervising public examinations in line with JCQ regulations and center policies.

The casual, zero-hours contract role offers an £13.28 hourly rate from January 2027, with training in Exams Office Invigilator procedures, cyber security, and safeguarding. Flexibility in hours and attention to candidate welfare are essential.

Qualifications

• Familiar with the Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations issued by the Joint Council for General Qualifications (JCQ).
• Familiar with school/exam centre policies for conduct of examinations and invigilators.
• Ability to manage the examination space, papers and candidate materials safely.
• Capable of handling candidates under pressure and maintaining calm under exam conditions.

Responsibilities

• Check examination room arrangements comply with regulations.
• Issue notices to candidates at start of examination.
• Maintain security of papers, materials and scripts.
• Start, conduct and finish examinations per regulations.
• Complete attendance registers with candidate identification.
• Supervise candidates with vigilance during exams.
• Answer candidate questions about process and procedures.
• Handle emergencies per policies and regulations.

Skills

Examination regulations

Health & safety

Behaviour management

SEN

Job description

Dorset Council UK in Wareham seeks an Exams Invigilator for a school-based role, primarily responsible for supervising public examinations in line with JCQ regulations and center policies.

The casual, zero-hours contract role offers an £13.28 hourly rate from January 2027, with training in Exams Office Invigilator procedures, cyber security, and safeguarding. Flexibility in hours and attention to candidate welfare are essential.