Examinations Invigilators

Cheshire College South and West; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking Examinations Invigilators to support their Examinations Department. Candidates must possess at least GCSE Grade C in English and Maths, show understanding of equality and diversity, and have excellent organizational skills. The role involves ensuring examination security and promoting student welfare. A competitive salary of £12.21 per hour is offered along with substantial benefits including access to world-class facilities and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities

Financial support for teacher qualification

Extensive upskilling and professional development

Competitive salary

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Up to 51 days of annual leave

Onsite fitness and childcare facilities

Employee benefit platform

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Appropriate level of digital literacy.

Responsibilities

• Undertake examination invigilation for external and internal assessments and exams.
• Ensure the security of all confidential examination materials.
• Promote the welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion

Appropriate level of digital literacy

Education

GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Examinations Invigilators

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Contract Type: Bank Staff

Hours: Part‑time

Location: Opportunities at all sites (Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses)

We are seeking Examinations Invigilators to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for innovative and inspiring invigilators to support our Examinations Department at key points in the examination calendar. We are also looking for Invigilators to take on additional training to become readers and scribes to support access arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake examination invigilation as required for external and internal assessments and exams;
• Ensure the security of all confidential examination materials and follow the requirements of JCQ and all awarding bodies;
• Promote the welfare of children and young people.

Person Specification

• GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and Maths (or equivalent);
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Appropriate level of digital literacy.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to [e-mail].

Benefits

• Access to world‑class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email [e-mail].
• Equality and Diversity
• Information, Advice and Guidance
• Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
• Principles of Customer Service
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards

If you’re interested in this opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to [e-mail] by 9am on 18 February 2026.

The selection event will take place in early March 2026. We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post‑16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world‑class facilities as a result of a £120m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher‑level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.