Sessional Invigilator

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (rising to 32)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working (home and office) where

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking Sessional Invigilators to support examinations across DurhamLearn and other venues in County Durham. You will prepare rooms, supervise learners, and ensure compliant, fair assessments while maintaining accurate records and secure handling of materials.

Flexibility to travel between venues is essential; IT systems experience and safeguarding commitment are valued. DBS enhanced disclosure will be required for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Four GCSEs at grades A-C (or equivalent), including English Language and Mathematics.
• Experience of administration, customer service or a similar role.
• Experience of using IT systems, including email, databases and spreadsheets.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with both adults and young people.
• The ability to follow procedures, maintain confidentiality and remain calm in unexpected situations.
• A flexible, professional and reliable approach to work.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality and excellent customer service.
• Experience of exam invigilation, assessment support, MIS systems, or working within education, training or adult learning environments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and supervise learners during assessments.
• Maintain examination conditions and ensure secure handling, transport and return of materials.
• Complete accurate records and support approved access arrangements.
• Travel between venues across County Durham and adapt to service needs.
• Support safeguarding, data protection and examination regulations in everyday tasks.

Skills

GCSEs

Administration

IT systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Flexible working

Invigilation experience

Education

GCSEs incl English & Maths

Tools

MIS systems

Job description

We are looking for Sessional Invigilator's to support the delivery of examinations and assessments across DurhamLearn and other learning venues within County Durham.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring examinations and assessments are conducted fairly, securely and in line with awarding body requirements, while supporting learners to achieve their qualifications.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

DurhamLearn is Durham County Council's adult learning and skills service, providing a wide range of learning opportunities to adults and young people across the county.

As a Sessional Invigilator, you will support the effective delivery of examinations and assessments across a range of programmes and venues. You will be responsible for preparing examination rooms, supervising learners during assessments, maintaining examination conditions, completing accurate records and ensuring examination materials are handled, transported and returned securely in accordance with awarding body and organisational requirements.

You will support learners with approved access arrangements, maintaining accurate records, assisting with administrative tasks and contributing to a high-quality learner experience. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure compliance with examination regulations, safeguarding requirements and data protection standards.

You will also travel between venues across County Durham and you are required to have the flexibility needed to meet the needs of the service.

We encourage you to contact Phil White, Examinations and Internal Verification Coordinator, at [e-mail] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

• Four GCSEs at grades A-C (or equivalent), including English Language and Mathematics.
• Experience of administration, customer service or a similar role.
• Experience of using IT systems, including email, databases and spreadsheets.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with both adults and young people.
• The ability to follow procedures, maintain confidentiality and remain calm in unexpected situations.
• A flexible, professional and reliable approach to work.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality and excellent customer service.
• Experience of exam invigilation, assessment support, MIS systems, or working within education, training or adult learning environments would be advantageous.

The role requires travel between venues across County Durham. Suitable transport arrangements must be available to meet the needs of the service.

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.

If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

Our commitment to safeguarding:

Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore if successful in your application, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought inclusive of a check of the Children’s Barred List due to the position working in regulated activity. Applicants should be aware that the DBS check will disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, in line with current legislation and will confirm whether an individual is barred from working with children.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held 16th and 17th November 2026.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.