Examination Invigilator - The Gryphon School

Dorset Council; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction programme

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking reliable invigilators to join the examination teams at The Gryphon School or King Arthur's School in Wincanton. The role is casual with a pay rate of £13.05 per hour (2026 pay award pending).

Induction is provided before you commence, and successful candidates will help ensure exams run smoothly and safely for students. We welcome caring, flexible adults with strong organisation and teamwork to support students, including SEND access arrangements where needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support examinations to run smoothly and in accordance with regulations.
• Create a calm and positive environment for students.
• Work as part of Invigilation Teams at The Gryphon School or King Arthur's School, Wincanton.
• Assist SEND students with examination access arrangements where needed.
• Attend a comprehensive induction before starting.

Skills

Caring

Empathy

Behavioural management

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Reliability

Flexibility

Well-organised

Job description

About the role

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 colleaguesHave 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.

Further Information

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.