Part Time Variable Hours Exam Invigilator (Reader/Prompt/Scribe/Invigilator)

York College; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Job summary

York College is seeking reliable invigilation staff to support examinations. You will provide tailored support for students with Exam Access Arrangements, including reading and scribing, ensure exam rooms are prepared, and oversee compliance with exam rules.

Role involves maintaining registers, reporting absences, handling scripts for dispatch, and upholding College policies on health, safety and data protection. Training will be provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Exam Access Arrangements such as reading or scribing.
• Ability to read clearly in a neutral tone and avoid personal interpretation.
• Maintain calm, controlled voice to not disrupt exam proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination room before candidates arrive and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Complete attendance registers and report absences; follow emergency procedures.
• Collate and organise exam papers, return unused stationery, and tidy the room after sessions.
• Prepare scripts for dispatch to awarding bodies and adhere to data protection policies.

Skills

Reading support

Scribing

Attention to detail

Calm demeanor

Tools

JCQ regulations

Awarding body procedures

Job description

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Reference: AUG20269129

Expiry date: 2026-09-21 08:00:00.000

Location: Sim Balk Lane campus

Benefits: Please visit the York College website to explore our range of benefits

Hours: Part-time variable
Hourly rate: £15.74 per hour inclusive of holiday pay* Plus generous benefit including:

*the base hourly rate is £13.45 per hour, plus holiday pay, which gives an approximate hourly rate of £15.74 per hour.

About the role

We are seeking reliable and dedicated staff to support the smooth running of our examinations. The role involves providing tailored support for students with Exam Access Arrangements, including reading, prompting, and scribing, to ensure they can perform to the best of their ability. You will prepare the examination room before candidates arrive, maintain full awareness of exam regulations, and supervise candidates with complete attention throughout each session. Responsibilities include completing attendance registers, reporting absences, following emergency procedures, collating and organising exam scripts, returning unused stationery, and ensuring the exam room is left tidy. You will also prepare scripts for dispatch to awarding bodies and carry out all duties in line with College policies on Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, financial procedures, and data protection. Training required by the College will be provided and must be completed as part of the role.

About the Person

York College Exam Support Invigilators play a key role in the delivery of both internal and external examinations, ensuring that all JCQ and Awarding Organisation regulations are rigorously followed. Working closely with the Exams team, you will help maintain the integrity, fairness, and smooth running of the examination process.

For reading support, you must be able to read clearly in a neutral, consistent tone, without conveying emotion or personal interpretation. It is essential to remain mindful of others in the exam room, using a quiet and controlled voice that does not cause disruption.

As a scribe, you will provide calm, objective, and accurate written support, helping to create a reassuring environment while strictly adhering to examination rules. You will produce a precise record of the student’s dictated responses without altering or influencing their content. Clear handwriting and the ability to write at an appropriate, steady pace are essential.

About the College

York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices.

We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Want to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Isla Beevers Student Data & Exams Manager at [e-mail].

Staff benefits & Important notices

You can find full details on our job vacancies page, just below the current vacancies: Job Vacancies | York College & University Centre. Be sure to explore the range of additional benefits and perks that make York College a brilliant place to work.

Closing date: 21st September 2026 (9am)
Interviews: From 1st September 2026 (mostly via MS Teams in the Evenings)