Exam Invigilators, Readers and Scribes

Bethany School; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible term-time hours

Casual, on-site role

Full training provided

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Bethany School in the United Kingdom invites enthusiastic individuals to join our examinations team as Exam Invigilators, Readers and Scribes. This flexible, term-time role supports pupils by ensuring exams run smoothly and fairly, including providing approved access arrangements when required.

You will invigilate examinations, help with room setup, support candidates with access arrangements, and read or scribe dictated responses as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong IT skills with word processing software.
• Clear and legible handwriting.
• Reliable, flexible and calm under pressure.
• Enjoys working with young people and supporting their success.

Responsibilities

• Invigilating internal and external examinations in accordance with examination regulations.
• Assisting with examination room preparation and set‑up.
• Supporting candidates through approved access arrangements.
• Reading examination papers and questions accurately when acting as a reader.
• Recording candidates’ dictated responses accurately when acting as a scribe.
• Supervising pupils during rest breaks and ensuring examination conditions are maintained.
• Providing a calm, professional and positive environment for pupil.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Clear handwriting

Calm under pressure

Support young people

Tools

Word processing software

Job description

We are seeking enthusiastic and conscientious individuals to join our examination team as Exam Invigilators, Readers and Scribes. This flexible role is ideal for those looking for part-time work within a friendly and supportive school environment.

Application Closing Date: Currently ongoing

Interviews: Upon application

Start Date: As soon as possible

Terms: Flexible, term time only, casual basis

Bethany is a vibrant and forward-thinking co‑ed independent day and boarding School, for 11 – 18 years old.

As part of our examinations team, you will play a vital role in ensuring examinations run smoothly and fairly. You will support pupils by invigilating examinations and, where required, providing approved access arrangements, including acting as a reader or scribe.

Key Responsibilities

• Invigilating internal and external examinations in accordance with examination regulations.
• Assisting with examination room preparation and set‑up.
• Supporting candidates through approved access arrangements.
• Reading examination papers and questions accurately when acting as a reader.
• Recording candidates’ dictated responses accurately when acting as a scribe.
• Supervising pupils during rest breaks and ensuring examination conditions are maintained.
• Providing a calm, professional and positive environment for pupil.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Possesses strong IT skills and confidence using word processing software.
• Has clear and legible handwriting.
• Is reliable, flexible and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Enjoys working with young people and supporting their success.
• Can maintain confidentiality and uphold examination regulations at all times.

What We Offer

• Flexible, term‑time working opportunities on a casual basis.
• Work is offered on a casual basis during examination periods throughout the academic year, with opportunities available during mock examinations and the main examination season.
• Full training, including annual invigilator training and reader/scribe certification.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Access to school leisure facilities, including the swimming pool.
• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Pay of £12.96 per hour or £13.98 per hour, depending on the role undertaken.

Bethany School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the position, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and previous employers. As part of your role, you will be required to adhere to all School Policies, to include but not be limited to Safeguarding and Child Protection, Code of Conduct and Health & Safety.

Bethany School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and appointments will be made without regard to gender, age or ethnic origin.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Our teachers are specialists in their respective fields and are passionate about delivering the very highest standard of learning to enrich and accelerate our pupils.