Exam Invigilator

Newton Abbot College, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NF

54 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Before the next round of Exams

• Closing date

  4 January 2027 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.28 Hourly plus holiday pay

Exam Invigilator job summary

Are you reliable, calm under pressure and looking for occasional work that makes a real difference?

Are you looking to earn some extra income during term time while doing something really worthwhile?

We are looking to grow our team of Casual Exam Invigilators to support the smooth running of examinations throughout the year.

As an Exam Invigilator, you will:

• Supervise our pupils during exams to ensure a fair and secure test environment
• Distribute and collect exam papers and materials
• Follow procedures to maintain exam integrity
• Provide support to students in line with regulations.

If you are great at communicating with young people and are equally happy working on your own or in a team, we would love to hear from you.

The busy exam periods are during March, May to July & November to December. Working hours are variable depending on the school’s requirements, dates and hours are negotiable.

We are looking for someone who:

• Shares our commitment to fairness, integrity, and inclusive education
• Remains calm under pressure and can maintain a focused, orderly exam environment
• Is observant, patient, and an effective communicator
• Is organised, proactive, and works well as part of a team
• Is reliable and punctual
• Acts as a positive and professional role model at all times
• Values being part of a dedicated team committed to high‑quality exam provision
• Is committed to safeguarding, fair practice and upholding exam regulations

We offer:

• The opportunity to earn income doing work that is really worthwhile.
• The opportunity to work with a great team who are invested in growing the potential of others.

How to apply

More information on the duties of the role can be found in the job description (see attached file). To apply please complete our application form and take the opportunity to share with us how your skills and experience and skills and abilities meet those detailed in the person specification.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or would like to come and visit us, please contact Fiona Satterley, Exams Officer via fiona.satterley@newtonabbotcollege.co.uk

To learn more about our school, please visit our website by clicking here.

Interviews will be arranged once applications have been reviewed.

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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.

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.

About Newton Abbot College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1108 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Newton Abbot College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/newton-abbot-college-newton-abbot

Newton Abbot College is an 11-18 college in Newton Abbot, Devon, with approximately 1400 students on roll, including around 150 in the Sixth Form. We are a fully comprehensive college and committed to providing the best possible educational experience we can for all our students across all three key stages.

Newton Abbot College is part of the Ivy Education Trust that was formed in June 2022. Being part of this successful family of schools allows us to share good practice and provides exceptional opportunities to learn from each other.

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