Exam Invigilator

Itchen Sixth Form College; Southampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free Hot Drinks for Staff

Canteen

Access to College Library

Free College WiFi

Job summary

Itchen Sixth Form College is seeking additional exam invigilators to join our team. You will cover exam periods in November and January and throughout May and June, with potential extra sessions for mocks. Sessions vary, with mornings around 9:00 and afternoons around 13:00.

You will provide a professional examination service in a calm environment to support candidates' success. No prior experience required as full training is provided; reliability, punctuality and good people skills are

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual.
• Good people skills and communication.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to follow written instructions and procedures precisely.
• Remain calm under pressure during exams.
• Able to relate to students in a calm but authoritative manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to examinations process and assist with day-to-day operation of examination venues.
• Set up examination venues with stationery, equipment and papers as required.
• Direct candidates to seats and explain possessions permitted in venues.
• Ensure candidates do not talk once inside venues.
• Invigilate during examinations and handle queries and irregularities per procedures.

Skills

Punctuality

People skills

Attention to detail

Instruction following

Calm under pressure

Student communication

Independence

Initiative

Job description

Exam Invigilator

Application Deadline: 11 September 2026

Department: Exams

Employment Type: Bank

Location: Itchen Sixth Form College

Reporting To: Maria Hill

Compensation: £14.38 / hour

Description

Itchen Sixth Form College is seeking to appoint additional exam invigilators to join our current team. You will be required to cover the exam periods in November & January and throughout May & June, although there may be some additional cover required at other times throughout the year to cover mock and ad-hoc exams. Exam session times vary so flexibility is required (morning sessions start at approx. 9.00am, afternoon sessions start at approx. 1.00pm). The role requires you to provide a professional examination service ensuring a calm environment to give candidates the best possible opportunity to be successful in their exams.

We are looking for someone who:

• must be reliable and punctual;
• has good people skills;
• has good attention to detail;
• can quickly follow written instructions and work accurately to ensure errors are not made in the administration of examinations.

Although past experience in a similar role would be desirable it is not essential as full training will be provided.

Salary: £14.38p/h including holi allowance

Closing Date: Friday 11th September 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 16th September 2026

Start Date: November 2026

Itchen College is a thriving Sixth Form College with a broad curriculum offer to meet the needs of the local community. The college is situated in pleasant surroundings to the east of Southampton with excellent local transport links. Ofsted inspected the college in September 2024, grading overall provision as Outstanding with Outstanding Quality of Education, Outstanding Behaviour and Attitudes, Outstanding Leadership and Management, Outstanding Education Programmes for Young People and Outstanding Provision for Learners with High Needs.

The college is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and professional development. The college has an excellent in house CPD programme for all teaching and support staff including a dedicated programme for Early Career Teachers. The college also has close links with the Southampton Education Forum, the Wessex Group and the SFCA, including subject groups and CPD opportunities at all levels. The college offers a wide range of benefits for staff including free parking, an onsite nursery, occupational pension schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme and free use of the college gym.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide support to the examinations process & support the Examinations Manager with the day-to-day operation of examination venues.
• Assisting with setting-up examination venues including laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers or computer set up in accordance with strict procedures
• Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues
• Ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside examination venues
• Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates, ensuring malpractice does not occur and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with strict procedures

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Accuracy, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Be able to work to instructions
• Keep calm under pressure or during unexpected circumstances
• Effectively communicate with students and members of staff
• Ability to relate to students in a calm, supportive way yet maintain an air of authority
• Work independently and demonstrate initiative and a flexible approach

Workplace Benefits

• Values-driven culture - we’re really proud of our culture. We’re looking for someone who is as driven by our college values as we are!
• Free parking - free on-site parking, as well as good public transport links.
• Free Hot Drinks for Staff
• Canteen - freshly prepared food with plenty of choice.
• Access to College Library
• Free College WiFi