Exams Invigilator

Truro and Penwith College; Truro; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Truro and Penwith College is seeking Exam Invigilators to join our Exams Team during the January and May–June examination periods. You will supervise candidates, ensure rules are followed and help set up rooms, with full training provided. Fridays are an essential requirement.

This role requires reliability, professionalism and confidentiality, with safeguarding checks and digital system use as part of daily activity.

Qualifications

• No prior invigilation experience required; full training provided.
• Available during January and May–June examination periods; Fridays essential.
• Willing to undergo Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding screening.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during examinations.
• Ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with regulations.
• Set up examination rooms and prepare materials.
• Monitor candidates and record any incidents.
• Complete attendance registers and room plans.
• Return examination scripts and documents to Exams Office.
• Support access arrangements where appropriate with training.

Skills

Reliability

Professionalism

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Digital literacy

Job description

Are you reliable, professional and looking for flexible work that supports students to achieve their potential? We are seeking enthusiastic and dependable Exam Invigilators to join our Exams Team. Working during the main examination periods in January and May to June, you will play a vital role in ensuring examinations are conducted in accordance with JCQ and awarding body regulations. Fridays are an essential requirement for this role. As an Exam Invigilator, you will:

• Supervise students during examinations.
• Ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with regulations.
• Set up examination rooms and prepare materials.
• Monitor candidates throughout examinations.
• Record and report any examination incidents or irregularities.
• Accurately complete attendance registers and room plans.
• Securely return examination scripts and documentation to the Exams Office.
• Support students requiring access arrangements where appropriate, with full training provided. Reliable, flexible and readily available during examination periods.
• Calm, professional and approachable.
• Confident communicating with a wide range of people.
• Able to follow procedures accurately and maintain confidentiality.
• Comfortable using digital systems.
• Committed to safeguarding and maintaining high professional standards.

Previous invigilation experience is not essential as full training will be provided. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding screening. Join us and help create a positive and supportive examination experience for our students.