Casual Exams Invigilator

Bassingbourn Village College, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5NJ

393 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 August 2027 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Term-Time only as required during examination periods.
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: National Living Wage plus holiday pay. Holiday pay is included within the hourly rate, in line with statutory requirements.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Effective oral/written communication skills.
• Competent numeracy skills.
• Working effectively within a team.
• Good standard of education, preferably English / Mathematics GCSE minimum Grade C or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake training to further develop knowledge and understanding.
• A basic understanding of emotional and behavioural needs in adolescents.
• Willingness to fit into the inclusive ethos of the Trust.
• Flexibility and reliability.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Willing to adapt as the need arises.
• Enthusiastic and committed approach.
• Enthusiastic about the education of all young people.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to work sensitively with colleagues.
• A professional attitude at all times.
• Energy, self- confidence, perseverance and emotional resilience.
• Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

What the school offers its staff

Joining Anglian Learning comes with a range of benefits, fostering both personal and professional growth. Our coaching and mentoring programmes are designed to offer tailored support that enhances your skills and career development.

Other benefits and support available to all Trust employees include:

• Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free membership to all Anglian Learning Sports Centres
• 20% discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education Courses
• Professional Development Scheme Policy
• Employee Assistance Programme offering a range of services to staff and their families
• Specsavers VDU Vouchers
• Boots Flu Vouchers
• Access to a wide range of discounts on high street and online shopping via ‘Teacher Discounts’ and the ‘Blue Light’ card

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

We are looking to expand our team of Exam Invigilators who assist with both internal and external examinations throughout the academic year. We are looking for confident, flexible individuals with effective verbal and written communication skills, who will be able to offer a reassuring presence to students in exam rooms.

Duties include setting up the examination room, distributing and collecting scripts, supervising students during examinations, whilst working in accordance with set procedures at all times.
Full training will be provided. No experience is necessary, however invigilators should:
• Have effective communication skills
• Be able to relate to academic staff and students
• Be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Have a flexible approach to work
• Have accuracy and attention to detail

These positions are on a casual, as and when required basis, throughout the academic year with the main exam season in May and June. However, we also have mock exams in November, February and April and invigilators are required for these as well. Hours worked will usually be between 8.30am and 4pm

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and staff in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and a barred list check. Certificates of Good Conduct and other checks may be requested if applicable. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service. This will include details of ALL cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, whether “spent” or “unspent”. Criminal convictions will only be considered when they are relevant to the post.

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bassingbourn Village College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 652 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bassingbourn Village College website
• Email address: hr@anglianlearning.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bassingbourn-village-college

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