Examinations Invigilators
The Spires College, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PEThis job expired on 20 October 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Required for Exam Seasons - We are seeking to appoint Examination Invigilators to work with our Examinations Officer and wider team, mainly during public and pre-public examination seasons, mainly in January, May and June 2026. Training sessions will take place in advance.
Closing date
20 October 2025 at 8:42am
Date listed
30 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: During examination seasons mainly in January, May and June 2025 with the possibility of October 2024. Training sessions will take place ahead of these dates.
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £12.56 per hour (+12.7% in lieu of holiday entitlement)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint Examination Invigilators to work with our Examinations Officer and wider team, mainly during public and pre-public examination seasons.
The role involves setting up exams rooms, supporting students throughout exams and supporting the exams team in the exams administration process.
We are passionate about the importance of the impact upon our students by all members of staff and fervently believe that having the correct support team in place is a key factor in unleashing the power of education to transform lives. If you share these views and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you. We aim to provide the very best possible exams experience for all our students so they have the opportunity to achieve their highest grade.
You will:
- be approachable, resilient, calm and level headed;
- be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life;
- possess excellent time-keeping skills but also be flexible;
- have a caring and patient nature, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- preferably have experience within a school or education environment;
- be a team player and be able to contribute to the shared responsibility ethos of our school.
What the school offers its staff
We are passionate about the importance of the impact upon our students by all members of staff and fervently believe that having the correct support team in place is a key factor in unleashing the power of education to transform lives. If you share these views and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you. We aim to provide the very best possible exams experience for all our students so they have the opportunity to achieve their highest grade.
The Spires College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be.
We offer:
- a high level of support for all new staff;
- the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff and agencies beyond the College;
- an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment;
- a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities;
- An exceptional staff benefits package including: access to the Local Government Pension Scheme; Free 24/7 counselling, legal and information line; critical incident advice and telephone support; online health portal; and free onsite gym access.
Further information about the job
For further details about the post, please see the attached Job Description.
Please apply as soon as possible by completing the attached application form in full. Please email the completed form to: jobs@thespirescollege.com
This vacancy will close when the positions have been filled.
Commitment to safeguarding
The College is committed to safeguarding and to the promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list information.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Spires College
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, None, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1131 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Spires College website
- Email address
- jobs@thespirescollege.com
- Phone number
- 01803 400660
The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 bilateral school with a selective stream.
We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do.
We are committed the professional development of our staff and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners.
The College is committed to safeguarding all of its students. All staff are required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures and regularly undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
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