Exam Invigilator (Casual)

New College Swindon; Swindon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Swindon is seeking organised Examination Invigilators to oversee exam sessions. Responsibilities include supervising candidates, ensuring compliance with exam regulations, and maintaining a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. This is a flexible position requiring occasional evening work.

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners or in an education setting is helpful, but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Punctuality and flexibility in working hours required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise exam sessions across both college campuses.
• Welcome candidates, organise seating and manage entry/exit from the exam room.
• Ensure exam rules and regulations are followed at all times.
• Maintain a quiet and controlled environment.
• Monitor for malpractice and report concerns immediately.
• Respond to student queries calmly and appropriately.
• Distribute and collect exam papers and materials.
• Support students with exam clashes or supervised waiting.

Skills

Excellent communication and people skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to remain calm, confident and professional under pressure

Comfortable enforcing rules and maintaining authority

Good IT skills and general computer confidence

Reliable, punctual and flexible

Job description

Stay calm under pressure? Great with detail? Join us as an Examination Invigilator and help ensure every exam at New College Swindon runs smoothly, fairly, and professionally.

We’re looking for organised and vigilant Examination Invigilators to join our Exams Team at New College Swindon. You’ll help ensure exams run professionally, fairly, and in full compliance with regulations.

What you’ll do

• Supervise exam sessions across both college campuses
• Welcome candidates, organise seating and manage entry/exit from the exam room
• Ensure exam rules and regulations are followed at all times
• Maintain a quiet, controlled and supportive environment
• Monitor for malpractice and report concerns immediately
• Respond to student queries calmly and appropriately
• Distribute and collect exam papers and materials
• Support students with exam clashes or supervised waiting
• Follow emergency procedures when required
• Work closely with Lead Invigilators and the Exams Team
• Attend mandatory training to stay up to date with exam requirements

What we’re looking for

• Excellent communication and people skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to remain calm, confident and professional under pressure
• Comfortable enforcing rules and maintaining authority
• Good IT skills and general computer confidence
• Reliable, punctual and flexible with working hours (including occasional evenings)
• Experience working with learners or in an education setting is helpful, but not essential
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received, so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.

Safeguarding Statement

New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.