Exams Invigilator
• 💰Salary: 12.66 per hour
• 🕒Hours: Variable
• 📋Contract: Sessional
• 📍Location: Newbury College Campus
• 📅Closing date: 27th September 2026
Do you have excellent attention to detail and the confidence to help examinations run smoothly and securely?
We are excited to offer this opportunity for a reliable, professional and attentive Examinations Invigilator to join our team.
About the role:
As an Examinations Invigilator, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth and secure delivery of examinations and assessments across the College. Working as part of the Exams team, you will be responsible for preparing examination venues, checking attendance, distributing and collecting examination materials, and ensuring that all examinations are conducted in accordance with awarding body regulations and College procedures. You will maintain a professional examination environment, providing clear instructions to students while remaining vigilant and attentive throughout each session. This role requires excellent attention to detail, reliability and the ability to uphold confidentiality at all times.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to a positive student experience by creating a calm, supportive and respectful atmosphere during what can be a challenging time for learners. The role involves supervising students during examinations, responding appropriately to any issues that arise and ensuring examinations run fairly and efficiently. Flexibility is essential, as working hours will vary throughout the academic year depending on examination timetables. Whether you are looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity or have previous experience in education or administration, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to student success while working within a friendly and supportive College environment.
We are looking for someone who is:
• Calm, confident and able to create a supportive exam environment 🎓
• Reliable, punctual and flexible during key examination periods ⏰
• Organised, conscientious and has excellent attention to detail ✅
• Professional and able to remain calm under pressure 🌟
• Able to communicate effectively with both young people and adults 💬
• Trustworthy and able to handle sensitive information with discretion 🔒
Why join us?
At Newbury College, you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive team that plays a vital role in helping students achieve success. This flexible sessional role offers full training, the opportunity to work within a professional educational environment and the satisfaction of contributing to the smooth and secure delivery of examinations. Whether you are looking to develop new skills, gain experience in education or work around other commitments, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference.
About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury:
We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.
What we offer:
Financial Benefits:
• Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence
• Local Government Pension Scheme
Health and Wellness:
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• On-site gym membership at an annual fee of £20
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities
• Free Annual Flu Jab
Professional Development:
• Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses
• Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement
Work-Life Balance:
• Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life
Campus Amenities and Discounts:
• Free onsite parking
• Access to a corporate discount scheme
• Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon
• Good value food and drink at the Street Café
• Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)
• Staff recognition awards; celebrating the excellence in all we do
• Staff Summer Event
Criteria:
Essential criteria:
· Good standard of English and Maths
· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
· Reliable, punctual and professional in approach
· Confident communicating with young people and adults
· Able to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable criteria:
· Experience working in an educational environment
· Experience supporting or working with young people
· Understanding of examination or invigilation processes
· Experience in a customer-facing role
· Confidence using IT systems and technology
If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact on our students’ careers in our role of Exams Invigilator, we would love to hear from you.
We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!
If you're interested in this position, please apply below or send your CV to recruitment @newbury-college.ac.uk as an expression of interest. Please note that applications must be submitted through our website.