Examination Invigilator - The Gryphon School

Dorset Council UK; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK is recruiting casual invigilators for The Gryphon School and King Arthur's School, Wincanton. You will help examinations run smoothly, following regulations and supporting students in a calm setting.

Training is provided; applicants should be reliable, flexible and well-organised, with a willingness to assist SEND students with access arrangements as required. Apply indicating preferred school.

Qualifications

• Reliable, flexible and well-organised individuals required.
• Experience with students or education is an advantage.
• Induction programme will be provided before you start.

Responsibilities

• Invigilate examinations to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain a calm, positive examination environment for students.
• Assist with access arrangements (reader or scribe) as needed and directed.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Job description

Salary: Grade 3, Scale Point 4: £13.05 per hour (2026 pay award pending)

Contract: Casual

We are looking for reliable, flexible, and organised individuals to join our Invigilation Teams. As an invigilator, you will play an important role in ensuring examinations run smoothly and in accordance with examination regulations, helping to create a calm and positive environment for students. A comprehensive induction programme will be provided before you commence in the role.

Opportunities are available at The Gryphon School and King Arthur's School, Wincanton. Within your application, please indicate which school you are applying to, or whether you would be interested in working across both schools.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Be caring and supportive


• Have the ability to empathise with students


• Be able to use a range of strategies to deal with students under pressure and also individual behavioural needs


• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues


• Have the ability to be a team player who will go the extra mile to support students and who will enjoy the challenges of this role

We are particularly keen to hear from caring, supportive adults to assist our SEND students with their examination access arrangements, such as the use of a reader or scribe. Whilst no experience is needed as training will be given, experience of working with young people would be an advantage. You will need to be reliable, flexible, and well-organised with a good attention to detail.

We warmly encourage a visit the school prior to application. Our Trust Exams Manager, Samantha Hole is also available to have an informal discussion with interested applicants about the role. Please contact her on 01935 811067 or at [e-mail]