Exam Invigilator

Job title and organisation: Exam Invigilator - Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
Salary: £13.76 per hour (£12.21 per hour plus an additional payment of £1.55 per hour for holiday pay, totalling £13.76 per hour)
Hours: Casual - Part Time Work (Variable between 8:00am - 5:30pm) according to examinations timetable.
Contract: Fixed Term - Casual
Location: Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
Closing Date and Time: Monday 27 October at 9:00 AM

*Applications from all faiths are welcomed*

Exam Invigilation at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College

We are seeking to recruit Exam Invigilators on a casual part time basis over examination periods for predominantly ‘A’ level students (age range 16-19 year olds). We are therefore looking for reliable, attentive and conscientious invigilators who would like to be a part of our exam invigilation team at an outstanding Sixth Form College. Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College is one of the top sixth form colleges in the country with a historical track record of success. We are extremely proud of all our students’ achievements, especially the individual progression that they each make in their time with us.  The success is built upon teamwork between staff and students. Our staff are passionate about working with young people and always go the extra mile to provide guidance and support to help them succeed. 

Main Purpose of Job:

To ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations in an environment that enables students to perform at their best.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To support the Examinations Office Staff/Head Invigilators with the day-to-day operation of examination venues. This activity may include:

  1. assisting with setting up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures.
  2. closely following and enforcing exam procedures and regulations.
  3. assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues.
  4. ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside examination venues.
  5. invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with procedures.
  6. checking attendance during examinations.
  7. recording details of late arrivals and early leavers and collecting scripts from early leavers.
  8. escorting candidates from venues during the examination as required and supervising candidates whilst outside examination venues.
  9. escorting candidates on toilet breaks ensuring no unauthorised material is consulted and that examination regulations are observed at all times.
  10. collecting, collating and delivering scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with strict procedures;
  11. supervising candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates do not remove equipment or stationery from the venue without authorisation and ensuring that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner.

To assist Examinations office staff/Head Invigilators with other examination processes.  This may include:

  1. assisting with the packing of examination papers, stationery (sometimes heavy) and equipment prior to the examinations and the delivery to and from venues as appropriate;
  2. scribing for students with special needs.

The job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities and is not intended as an exhaustive list. The job may change over time to reflect the changing needs of the College, as well as the personal development needs of the post holder.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 27 October 2025.

It is intended that interviews will take place as  soon as possible after the closing date.

For further details and an application pack please visit:

Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College and scroll down to see our live vacancies.

The College is committed to Safeguarding and promotes the welfare of young people and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and a satisfactory Social Media check. Further information regarding our safeguarding practices, including our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website.

In promoting equal opportunities we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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