Winchester College - Exam Invigilator

Summary

Winchester College is looking to appoint exam invigilators to support the smooth, fair and secure running of examinations, starting as soon as possible on a zero hour basis.

Detail

RESPONSIBILITIES OF EXAM INVIGILATOR

The following summary of duties is not an exhaustive list, but is intended to help the successful applicant in their understanding of the breadth of responsibilities expected. These include:

To support the Examinations Officer with the day-to-day operation of the Examination venues, which may include:

• Assisting with setting up the examination room by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures;
• Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about the examination room regulations;
• Ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside the examination room;
• Maintaining the integrity of the exams;
• Invigilation during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities, if they occur, in accordance with strict procedure;
• Accompanying candidates outside the exam venue when they take rest breaks;
• Checking the attendance register;
• Recording details of late arrivals;
• As required, escorting candidates to and from venues during the examinations and supervising candidates whilst outside the venues;
• Collecting and collating scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with strict procedures;
• Helping to print out typed exam scripts for candidates who have the use of a WP as their access arrangement;
• Supervising candidates leaving the examination rooms, ensuring that candidates do not remove stationery or equipment from the room and ensuring that candidates leave in an orderly and quiet manner; and
• Help with isolation when candidates have exam clashes.

To assist the Examinations Officer with other examination processes. This may include:

• Assisting with the counting of examination papers, stationery, equipment prior to the examinations and delivery to and from examination rooms;
• Delivering laptops to exam venues and packing away after the exam;
• Assisting with preparation of seating plans and access arrangements.

PERSON SPECIFICATION AND KEY QUALITIES

Essential criteria for the Exam Invigilator position:

• Effective oral and written skills;
• Numeracy skills;
• Accuracy and attention to detail and strict time keeping;
• Flexible approach to work;
• Ability to build effective relationships with both teachers and candidates;
• Ability to work under pressure and scrutiny;
• Ability to work to tight deadlines;
• Ability to work well in a team; and
• A commitment to promoting and embedding an inclusive culture, with equality of opportunity for all.

Desirable criteria for the Exam Invigilator position:

• Experience of working or studying in higher education; and
• An understanding of exam processes.

BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND APPLICATION

Start Date

Flexible start date for the right candidate with preference for commencement as soon as possible

Hours of Work

Exam Invigilators hours of work will vary according to the exams timetable. The role is for part time 10 weeks (when exams are running). It may be necessary to work out of these normal hours.

Salary

Exam Invigilators will be paid only for hours worked. The current rate of pay is £12.55 per hour excluding holiday pay. Exam Invigilators are required to complete a timesheet for all hours worked. Salaries are paid monthly to a nominated bank account that must be in the name of the post-holder.

Pay levels are reviewed in September annually; the next review for this post will be 1 September 2026.

HOW TO APPLY

Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please attach a full CV with your application.

Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint before the deadline passes.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Monday 8th December 2025

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk.

Apply here:

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ABOUT WINCHESTER COLLEGE

Winchester College was founded in 1382 by a radical educational reformer and has since been shaped by centuries of tradition.

Today, the School has 735 pupils. Over time, the School plans to admit up to 40 day pupils into the Sixth Form each year (around half of whom will be girls) and up to 60 girl boarders. This will bring the total School population to around 900 pupils, similar in size to Rugby and Harrow, but smaller than Sevenoaks, Oundle, Wellington and Eton. The number of boys boarding at 13+ will remain the same.

A recent milestone in Winchester’s history is the merger with The Pilgrims’ School, one of the leading academic prep schools for boys. The merger strengthens the historical ties between the two schools, ensuring that we both continue to provide an education of exceptional quality and breadth, while also creating new opportunities for increased collaboration and innovation.

The College has also recently completed a brand review and refresh, designed to provide prospective families with a clearer, more distinctive impression of what makes Winchester unique, and to sharpen the way we communicate our core values and messages.