At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise exams and support learners to achieve their full potential.
- Company: Community-focused FE College in Cambridge with a thriving Exams team.
- Benefits: Generous leave, fee waivers, discounts, and comprehensive training.
- Other info: Flexible hours during peak exam periods, ideal for students.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while earning extra income.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; full training provided.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
Are you looking for a role where you can top up your existing income on a casual basis? Are you looking for a role where you can support learners to achieve their full potential? Then this could be the role for you.
Location: Cambridge
Hours: Casual – Peak exam periods are May and June each year.
CWA are currently recruiting for additional Invigilators to support our learners on a wide variety of courses at each of our campuses. Our invigilators supervise learners throughout their exams ensuring that the highest possible standards are maintained. We provide full training, support and guidance to enable our Invigilators to thrive, whether you are reading, scribing or supervising. No experience in education? Not a problem. We offer high quality training to all of our Invigilators. This is an ideal opportunity to work in a further education environment with learners from age 16 through to adults.
As an invigilator you'll provide our learners with support, guidance and reassurance through your presence. You'll work as part of a team to ensure that the highest of standards are in place during exams, adhering to JCQ and exam board regulations. Exams take place throughout the year, however our busiest period is during May and June.
We are a successful, community‑focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Exams team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.
Benefits:- Generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff, plus five college closure days
- Bank Holidays pro‑rata for part‑time and paid as an enhancement for casual staff
- Fee waivers on some college courses
- Contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle‑to‑work scheme
- Employee well‑being resources including a well‑being committee and free confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Comprehensive training and development
- Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.
To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk. Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12 noon, Friday 16 July 2026. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 3 August 2026.
Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words. We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application. Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.
CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.
CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply. Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk).
CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date. No agencies please.
