Casual Invigilator

Anglian Learning; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CARE Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Free membership to Anglian LearningS

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Cambridge is seeking casual invigilators to support internal and external examinations throughout the academic year. The role requires confident, flexible individuals with strong verbal and written communication to provide a reassuring presence to students in exam rooms.

The position offers training with no prior experience required; duties include setting up rooms, distributing scripts, supervising exams, and adhering to procedures.

Qualifications

• Effective oral/written communication skills.
• Competent numeracy skills.
• Working effectively within a team.
• Good standard of education, preferably English / Mathematics GCSE minimum Grade C or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake training to further develop knowledge and understanding.
• A basic understanding of emotional and behavioural needs in adolescents.
• Willingness to fit into the inclusive ethos of the Trust.
• Flexibility and reliability.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Willing to adapt as the need arises.
• Enthusiastic and committed approach.
• Enthusiastic about the education of all young people.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to work sensitively with colleagues.
• A professional attitude at all times.
• Energy, self-confidence, perseverance and emotional resilience.
• Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Setting up the examination room and distributing/collecting scripts.
• Supervising students during examinations.
• Working in accordance with set procedures at all times.
• Full training will be provided.

Job description

Casual Invigilator

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Cambridge, CB1 8NN
• Job type: Temporary
• Posting date: 21 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 21 Oct 2026

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Effective oral/written communication skills.
• Competent numeracy skills.
• Working effectively within a team.
• Good standard of education, preferably English / Mathematics GCSE minimum Grade C or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake training to further develop knowledge and understanding.
• A basic understanding of emotional and behavioural needs in adolescents.
• Willingness to fit into the inclusive ethos of the Trust.
• Flexibility and reliability.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Willing to adapt as the need arises.
• Enthusiastic and committed approach.
• Enthusiastic about the education of all young people.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to work sensitively with colleagues.
• A professional attitude at all times.
• Energy, self-confidence, perseverance and emotional resilience.
• Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

What the school offers its staff

Joining Anglian Learning comes with a range of benefits, fostering both personal and professional growth. Our coaching and mentoring programmes are designed to offer tailored support that enhances your skills and career development.

Other benefits and support available to all Trust employees include:

• Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free membership to all Anglian Learning Sports Centres
• 20% discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education Courses
• Professional Development Scheme Policy
• Employee Assistance Programme offering a range of services to staff and their families
• Specsavers VDU Vouchers
• Boots Flu Vouchers
• Access to a wide range of discounts on high street and online shopping via 'Teacher Discounts' and the 'Blue Light' card

Further details about the role

We are looking to expand our team of Exam Invigilators who assist with both internal and external examinations throughout the academic year. We are looking for confident, flexible individuals with effective verbal and written communication skills, who will be able to offer a reassuring presence to students in exam rooms.

Duties include setting up the examination room, distributing and collecting scripts, supervising students during examinations, whilst working in accordance with set procedures at all times.

Full training will be provided. No experience is necessary, however invigilators should:

• Have effective communication skills
• Be able to relate to academic staff and students
• Be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Have a flexible approach to work
• Have accuracy and attention to detail

These positions are on a casual, as and when required basis, throughout the academic year with the main exam season in May and June. However, we also have mock exams in November, February and April and invigilators are required for these as well. Hours worked will usually be between 8.30am and 4pm.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcares disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.