Invigilators King Arthur's School

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

Job summary

Dorset Council UK is seeking reliable, flexible invigilators for The Gryphon School and King Arthur's School in Wincanton. The role involves ensuring examinations run smoothly, in line with regulations, and creating a calm environment for students.

Paid at £13.05 per hour (2026 pay award pending). Training and induction are provided; please indicate your preferred school in your application. Contact [e-mail] for more information.

Qualifications

• Be caring and supportive
• Empathise with students
• Use a range of strategies for stressed students and behavioural needs
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with colleagues
• Team player who will go the extra mile for students

Responsibilities

• Ensure examinations run smoothly and in accordance with examination regulations.
• Create a calm and positive environment for students.
• Complete a comprehensive induction programme before you commence in the role.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

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 colleagues
• Have 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.
We warmly encourage a visit the school prior to application. Our Trust Exams Manager, Samantha Hole is also available to have an informal discussion with interested applicants about the role. Please contact her on 01935 811067 or at [e-mail]