Casual Invigilator

Blackpool and The Fylde College; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Training provided

Great benefits

Job summary

Blackpool and The Fylde College is seeking Casual Invigilators to join our Examinations Team. You will supervise examinations, uphold integrity, and support room setup in line with JCQ and College regulations.

No invigilator experience is required. We offer full training, flexible hours, and a supportive team that values reliability, composure, and clear communication with students.

Qualifications

• No prior invigilation experience required.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible during key examination periods.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident, calm and professional when supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise examinations to ensure they are conducted in line with JCQ, awarding body, and College regulations.
• Ensure security and confidentiality of examination materials before, during, and after each session.
• Assist with setup of examination rooms, admit candidates, distribute papers and maintain a calm environment.
• Monitor candidates to prevent malpractice and ensure exam conditions are followed.
• Collect and return completed examination scripts securely to the Examinations Officer.

Job description

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re more than an education provider – we’re a driving force for opportunity, innovation and community growth. As one of the UK’s leading further education colleges and an exempt charity, we deliver high-quality technical and professional education that transforms lives and supports regional prosperity. With over 12,500 students and around 1,000 colleagues, we’re proud to be an anchor institution driving social mobility, inclusion and success.

The Role

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for Casual Invigilators to join our Examinations Team at Blackpool and The Fylde College. This important role ensures that examinations are conducted in line with regulations, maintaining the integrity and security of all exam sessions.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Supervising and overseeing examinations to ensure they are conducted in accordance with JCQ, awarding body, and College regulations.
• Ensuring the security and confidentiality of examination materials before, during, and after each session.
• Supporting the setup of examination rooms, admitting candidates, distributing papers, and maintaining a calm, controlled environment.
• Monitoring candidates throughout the exam to prevent malpractice and ensure compliance with exam conditions.
• Collecting and returning completed examination scripts securely to the Exams Officer.

Why Apply?

This is a casual position, offering flexibility and the chance to be part of a professional, supportive team dedicated to upholding examination standards. Full training will be provided, so no prior invigilation experience is required. This role is ideal for individuals who are reliable, confident, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

An Ideal Candidate Will

• Be reliable, punctual, and flexible during key examination periods.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Be confident, calm, and professional when supporting students under exam conditions.

Interested? Apply Early!

If this opportunity excites you, please submit your application as soon as possible. As this is a casual position, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the vacancy may close early once sufficient applications are received.

What We Offer

We believe great people deserve great rewards. When you join B&FC, you’ll benefit from:

• Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part-time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure period
• An excellent pension scheme
• Professional development and funded training opportunities
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives

Discover more about our rewards and benefits at https://www.blackpool.ac.uk/jobs

Working with Us

At B&FC, you’ll join a values-led community built on our CAREER principles – Community, Authenticity, Relentless Optimism, Everyone Included, Excellence, and Respect. We’re proud to empower both our colleagues and students to thrive, supported by outstanding facilities, forward-thinking leadership, and a culture of inclusion and innovation. Whether you’re inspiring the next generation or advancing your own professional journey, B&FC is a place where you can truly make a difference.

How We Support You

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.

Please note that a full application must be submitted in order to apply for this role, as CVs alone cannot be accepted.

Rewards and Benefits

Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™

• Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme:
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 8.1% employer contribution
• Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
• Agile working opportunities
• Internal Coaching Service
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
• Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Occupational Health
• FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
• FREE eye tests
• Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
• FREE healthy breakfast
• Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
• Health and beauty salon
• Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
• Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
• FREE car parking
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks

Our Safeguarding Responsibilities

B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.

All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre‑employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator

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