Exam Invigilator

Garth Hill College; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Garth Hill College in Bracknell is recruiting for an examinations invigilator pool. The role involves supporting all examinations with full training provided and no prior experience required, though experience with young people is beneficial. The main invigilation period is May and June, with additional sessions throughout the year.

Applicants should be flexible on hours. Hours range from 3 to 8 per day, five days per week, and are offered on a casual, term-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Support examinations as invigilator during the main May/June period and at other times as needed.
• Hours and days vary by need; pool members may work between 3 and 8 hours per day, 5 days a week, with no guaranteed minimum.

Job description

• Location: Garth Hill College, Bull Lane, Bracknell
• Contract: Casual
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: Hours and Days according to need.
• Closing Date: 25/09/2026 at 13:01
• Reference: Sec/26/344523

We are seeking to appoint a pool of reliable people to support all examinations. No experience is needed as full training will be given but experience of working with young people will of course be an advantage. The main examination period is in May and June, however, there will be other examinations requiring invigilators at other times of the year.

The hours and days required will vary according to needs, but we are seeking people who can offer between 3 and 8 hours per day 5 days per week and are available from:

We will aim to give everyone in the pool the opportunity to gain practical experience and develop their skills and knowledge. There will be no guaranteed minimum hours due to the nature of the role.

Prospective candidates are advised to study the person specification and job description for this post carefully.

Pupils enjoy coming to this inclusive, friendly school. (Ofsted, October 2024)

We are proud to be a genuinely comprehensive school and offer a wide and diverse range of excellent opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, that we believe enable our young people to develop exceptionally well both academically and personally.

Garth Hill College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment.

This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) young people. You will need to tell us about any spent convictions or cautions, which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 09H00 ON 25 SEPTEMBER 2026

INTERVIEWS ARE TO BE HELD ON 06 OCTOBER 2026

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.

Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.

Disability We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application & selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.

Pre–employment medical check As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.

The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.

References On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.

Employment Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.