Exam Invigilator

Cottenham Village College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Cottenham Village College invites applications for Exam Invigilators to supervise students during mock and external examinations. This casual role offers flexible scheduling and full training will be provided, with schedules agreed in advance.

Responsibilities include supporting the Examinations Officer, handling exam papers, and ensuring JCQ-compliant procedures are followed to maintain a calm and secure examination environment.

Qualifications

• Reliability, punctuality, and professional behaviour.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain calm and disciplined exam environments.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules.
• Physically able to patrol exam rooms and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Support the Examinations Officer in the smooth running of exams.
• Collect and return papers and materials to the Examination Office.
• Start, conduct and finish examinations in line with JCQ regulations.
• Maintain a calm, secure and compliant exam environment.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Organisation

Flexibility

Endurance

Job description

Exam Invigilators - Cottenham Village College

Pay: £13.52 per hour
Contract: Casual contract

The Role
Cottenham Village College is seeking to expand our team of dedicated and enthusiastic Examination Invigilators to supervise students during both mock and external examinations throughout the academic year. This is a casual role, offering flexibility to fit around your availability during exam periods. Full training will be provided, and schedules will be agreed in advance.

As an Exam Invigilator, you will:

• Support the Examinations Officer in the smooth running of exams.
• Collect and return papers and materials to the Examination Office.
• Start, conduct and finish examinations in line with JCQ regulations.
• Maintain a calm, secure and compliant exam environment.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Able to maintain calm and disciplined conditions.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules.
• Physically able to patrol exam rooms and stand for extended periods.

Experience is not essential—training will be provided. This role is ideal for those who enjoy working with young people in a busy, purposeful environment.

About Us

Cottenham Village College is a successful school near Cambridge, with well-behaved pupils and a supportive staff team committed to delivering an ambitious curriculum. As part of Astrea Academy Trust, we value diversity and inclusion and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 01-03-2026. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.