[250925B] Exam invigilator
UTC Plymouth, Plymouth, PL1 4RL18 days remaining to apply
Closing date
14 October 2025 at 12:59am
Date listed
26 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £12.85 - £13.05 Hourly NJC Grade B Pt 3-4
[250925B] Exam invigilator job summary
UTC Plymouth, part of Reach South Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint flexible, dedicated and enthusiastic invigilators to join our team during busy exam periods.
Post: [250925B] Exam Invigilator (Casual)
Location: UTC Plymouth, Park Avenue, Devonport, PL1 4RL
FTE Salary Range: Grade B
Contract Type: Casual
Contract Hours: 0 hours. Required during Exam Period
About the role
We are looking to expand our team of Invigilators to join our friendly team in the running of all public and internal examinations at UTC (Ofsted Good 2023) and MIlllbay throughout the academic year.
Duties include supervising students taking public and internal exams to ensure the smooth running of exams, preparing exam rooms, distributing and collecting exam papers in accordance with the JCQ regulations working with school staff, candidates and other invigilators before, during and after exams.
Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills; a confident and assertive disposition and have a reassuring presence in the Examination Room.
This is a casual contact and working hours will be negotiated for each exam period October, November, January, February, May and June.
About the successful candidate
The ideal candidate for the exam invigilator position will be someone who is highly organised, attentive to detail, and able to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment. They should have excellent communication skills, as they will be responsible for providing clear instructions to students, answering any queries, and ensuring all exam procedures are followed accurately. Previous experience in a supervisory or educational role is desirable, but not essential, as training will be provided. A successful candidate will be punctual, reliable, and able to work independently, ensuring that exam conditions are secure and that the integrity of the testing process is upheld at all times.
About the School
Located in Plymouth's historic Coastal Quarter, we are a centre of excellence for Plymouth with our specialism for creative thinking, underpinned by our broad and balanced curriculum. We are a diverse family and responsible to all corners of our community.
Our young people are offered outstanding learning opportunities in a broad range of subjects focusing on industry, innovation and technological competence. Rated 'Good' by OFSTED inspectors in February 2024, we have a relentless drive for improvement, equity and social justice. All barriers to success will be removed with no young person being held back in their quest to become the next generation of innovators, creators, scientists and environmentalists. Employability is our end goal.
About the Trust
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 16 academies in Plymouth, Exeter, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Teachers within Reach South belong to a national community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of networks and development opportunities across the Trust. In time, our best teachers are able to work across schools, develop specialisms and step up to leadership roles within and beyond their own academy. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 01752 422955 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.
Closing date for applications is 13/10/2025
Interviews are provisionally booked for week commencing 24/10/2025
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 594 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
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- School website
- UTC Plymouth website
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