Exam Invigilator

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Minehead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme with 4

Employee Rewards & Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is seeking reliable Exam Invigilators for West Somerset College in Minehead on a casual basis. The role pays £13.70 per hour and supports JCQ regulations to ensure fair, secure examinations for students.

Responsibilities include preparing venues, supervising students, recording attendance and reporting irregularities, while upholding safeguarding and inclusion standards. The position offers generous pension contributions and flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination venues and equipment in line with examination regulations.
• Supervise students before, during and after examinations.
• Maintain strict examination conditions and ensure compliance with JCQ guidelines.
• Register candidates and monitor attendance.
• Provide clear instructions and support to candidates throughout the examination process.
• Accurately collect and return examination papers and scripts.
• Report any irregularities, concerns or incidents to the Exams Officer.
• Support the invigilation of smaller groups of students, including those requiring access arrangements where appropriate.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion standards at all times.

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credit_card Actual Salary £13.70 per hour

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Job profile for Exam Invigilator

Exam Invigilator

location_on West Somerset College, Minehead. 15/11/2026

Job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Actual Salary £13.70 per hour Contractual hours 0 Basis Casual Package Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19% Job category/type Non classroom based support staff Date posted 20/10/2026 Job reference REQ000568 Attachments attachment TRUST Exam Invigilator JD.pdf

Job overview

Exam Invigilators

Casual role|BTCT Grade 4 Point 5, equating to £13.70 per hour.

About West Somerset College

West Somerset College is a thriving and ambitious secondary school and sixth form set in the beautiful coastal town of Minehead. As the only secondary provider serving the West Somerset region, the College plays a vital role within its community and is committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. West Somerset College offers a supportive and forward-thinking environment where staff are empowered to make a real difference, contribute to student success and develop their careers as part of a dedicated and passionate team.

About The Role

Are you looking for a flexible role where you can play an important part in supporting students during their examinations? We are seeking reliable, professional and organised Exam Invigilators to join our team. Working under the direction of the Exams Officer, you will help ensure that examinations are conducted fairly, securely and in accordance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations, providing students with the best possible environment to achieve their potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are calm, attentive and able to follow procedures accurately, while contributing to a positive and supportive school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare examination venues and equipment in line with examination regulations.
• Supervise students before, during and after examinations.
• Maintain strict examination conditions and ensure compliance with JCQ guidelines.
• Register candidates and monitor attendance.
• Provide clear instructions and support to candidates throughout the examination process.
• Accurately collect and return examination papers and scripts.
• Report any irregularities, concerns or incidents to the Exams Officer.
• Support the invigilation of smaller groups of students, including those requiring access arrangements where appropriate.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion standards at all times.

This role would suit individuals with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm and professional whilst working under pressure.

What We Offer

We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%

• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations

The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives and aspirations of young people across West Somerset.

Closing date for applications: 15 th November 2026, at 11:59pm

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don\'t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, generous employer pension contribution, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.