Job Description
Examination Invigilators (Hourly paid, Casual basis)
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Scarborough Sixth Form College
We are seeking flexible and committed individuals to join our team of examination invigilators.
As Exam Invigilator, your role will be to provide support to the examination process, ensuring the fair and proper conduct of examinations whilst enabling students to perform at their best.
Duties will include collecting papers and setting out rooms beforehand, giving out instructions and supervising during examinations and collecting and collating papers at the end. At times you may be asked to act as a reader, scribe or prompt, to supervise students with examination clashes or to assist with other examinations administration.
Good communication and organisational skills are important, along with an ability to be accurate and attentive to detail. You must be able to develop a sound understanding of examination rules and regulations set by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) ( ) and have the confidence to enforce these. However, it is equally important that you are able to empathise with students and deal with their concerns sensitively, in what is a stressful and important time for them.
The successful candidate will be appointed to point 3 of the Salary Structure for Support Staff, which is currently paid at £12.83 per hour, plus payment for pro-rata holiday entitlement.
Safeguarding
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To meet our safeguarding obligations:
Applicants are required to submit a completed Declaration Form with their application.
Referees are asked if they are aware of any child protection allegations or issues.
All appointments are subject to verification of qualifications, medical clearance, satisfactory enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references. xxuwjjq
Applicants who have worked abroad or lived abroad may also be required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct for the Country they resided in.
Application Procedure
Please download an application pack from Staff Vacancies and return completed forms to
Please ensure you use the Supporting Information Section of the Application Form to explain how your skills, experience and attributes make you suitable for the post. Please do not include a C.V.
Closing Date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 4th January 2026 Interview Date: TBC
If you would prefer a paper application pack, or have any queries regarding this position, please contact Kelly Tate, HR Manager at or telephone on
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