EXAMINATION INVIGILATOR

Lancashire County Council; Burnley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Unity College in Burnley is seeking casual Examination Invigilators to support the delivery of internal and external exams throughout the year. You will ensure procedures are followed, be flexible with hours, and work under pressure with clear communication and attention to detail.

Full training will be provided; hours will be agreed in advance, with regular shifts during examination periods. Applicants should meet safeguarding guidelines; the closing date is 02/11/2026.

Qualifications

• Outstanding individuals who can support the efficient delivery of exams and adhere to procedures
• Flexible in working hours and arrangements
• Demonstrate strong communication, work under pressure, and attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate accurately

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of internal and external exams throughout the year
• Ensure compliance with examination procedures and guidelines
• Attend full training and have hours agreed in advance

Job description

Location Unity College, Towneley Holmes, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3DF (1409 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.unity-college.com

Summary We are seeking to appoint Examination Invigilators on a casual basis to assist with internal and external exams throughout the year.

We are looking for outstanding individuals who can:

• Support the efficient delivery of exams to candidates, ensuring that relevant procedures and guidelines are adhered to at all times.
• Be flexible in their approach to working hours and arrangements.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and be able to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate initiative, strong attention to detail and sound administrative skills.
• Be able to work as a team.
• Be accurate in both verbal and written communication.

Whilst the role is offered on a casual basis, hours will be agreed with the successful candidates in advance, and there will be an opportunity to work regularly during the College’s examination periods. Full training will be provided for the successful candidates.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The closing date is 02/11/2026 at 9am

For an informal discussion please contact: Stephanie Russell, Examinations Officer [e-mail] Proposed Interview Date: 10/11/2026

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation Rehabilitation

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

Address:

Address: [e-mail]

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.