Invigilator

The Blackpool Sixth Form College; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Blackpool Sixth Form College invites applications for Examination Invigilators on a casual basis. You will help create a calm, fair and secure exam environment, support students as they sit tests, and assist with the distribution and collection of papers under JCQ rules.

No prior invigilation experience is required as full training is provided; you will join a friendly, supportive team committed to helping students succeed during exams.

Qualifications

• No invigilation experience required; full training provided.
• Attention to detail and reliability are important.
• Ability to stay calm in a busy exam environment.

Responsibilities

• Setting the stage: helping to prepare exam rooms, displaying seating plans, and writing key details on the board so students feel ready and relaxed.
• Welcoming candidates: greeting students with a friendly face and helping them find their seats swiftly.
• Keeping things fair: ensuring everyone follows exam guidelines regarding phones, bags, and quiet conduct.
• Managing the paper trail: distributing exam papers according to JCQ and awarding body regulations and securely collecting answer scripts at the end.
• Providing quiet support: supervising the room unobtrusively, stepping in when a student raises a hand, or escort candidates taking quick breaks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Job description

Examination Invigilator

£13.48 per hour

Casual basis

Want to help our students succeed when it matters most? Are you a detail-focused, dependable person who thrives in a calm environment? Ready to play a key role in keeping our exam seasons running smoothly? If you answered yes, we’d love to hear from you!

At Blackpool Sixth, we specialise in 16-19 education, creating a vibrant, first-class environment where students truly thrive. To ensure everything operates seamlessly, we are looking for friendly, reliable Examination Invigilators to join us on a casual basis.

Working alongside our Examinations Officers, you’ll be vital in creating a calm, fair, and secure space where students can perform at their very best. No previous invigilation experience? No problem! Full training is provided. You’ll be joining a warm, collaborative team that takes pride in supporting our students every step of the way.

A day in your new role could see you:-

1. Setting the stage: helping to prepare exam rooms, displaying seating plans, and writing key details on the board so students feel ready and relaxed.
2. Welcoming candidates: greeting students with a friendly face and helping them find their seats swiftly.
3. Keeping things fair: ensuring everyone follows exam guidelines regarding phones, bags, and quiet conduct.
4. Managing the paper trail: distributing exam papers according to JCQ and awarding body regulations and securely collecting answer scripts at the end.
5. Providing quiet support: supervising the room unobtrusively, stepping in when a student raises a hand, or escort candidates taking quick breaks.

Closing date

13th October 2026 at 08:00am

Interviews

20th October 2026

Our commitment to a safe and respectful environment

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We do not tolerate discrimination and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We provide equal access, services, and care regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity/expression/trans status, race, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. This includes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment of any kind. We believe that all individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace and online community free from harassment, intimidation, and discrimination.

We encourage open communication, provide clear reporting mechanisms for misconduct, and conduct thorough investigations. We expect everyone interacting with us to uphold these standards.

All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college’s commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children, anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately. Please note that we reserve the right to review your online presence in line with keeping children safe in education guidance.