Hourly Paid Exam Invigilators

MicroTech Consulting; Paignton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Paignton is seeking Hourly Paid Exam Invigilators to oversee public examinations. Candidates must hold Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, and demonstrate excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include setting up exam rooms, managing exam materials, and completing attendance registers. Flexible working hours are a requirement, as there may be short-notice assignments, including evenings. Benefits include access to training, pension contributions, and subsidised facilities.

Benefits

Access to training opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme with 18% employer contributions

Subsidised fitness suite

On-site nursery

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card membership

Discounted travel schemes

Qualifications

• Hold Level 2 or equivalent qualifications in English and Maths.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt arrival and collection of examination materials prior to exams.
• Set out examination room according to guidelines.
• Be flexible about working hours as needed.
• Accurately complete attendance registers and seating plans.

Job description

Job details

Job title: Hourly Paid Exam Invigilators

Job reference: REQ002952

Date posted: 17/11/2025

Application closing date: 11/01/2026

Location: Paignton, Devon

Salary: £14.21 per hour

Contract: Hourly Paid, Fixed term until August 2026

Job category: Support

Job Description

We are recruiting for various Hourly Paid Invigilator Bank positions. This position includes invigilating the college’s public examinations & electronic tests in accordance with the relevant awarding body guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prompt arrival and collection of examination materials prior to exam from Examinations Office.
• Setting out an examination room according to relevant Awarding Body guidelines and college invigilator guide.
• Be flexible about working hours as you may be asked to work evenings and at short notice to cover sickness/emergency arrangements.
• Accurately complete attendance registers and seating plans to show who is present and absent at the start of the examinations.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold Level 2 or equivalent qualifications in English and Maths, as well as excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Benefits

• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days.
• Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 18%.
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests.
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme).
• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears).
• Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Access to Blue Light Card membership.
• Discounted travel schemes.

Additional Information

Interview Date: Monday 26 January 2026

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 11 January 2026

To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website: https://www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.

We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.

Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.

Equality and Diversity

The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires applicants to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected as defined by the act.