At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise exams and support learners while ensuring standards are upheld.
- Company: CWA, a supportive and inclusive educational institution.
- Benefits: Generous leave, discounts, well-being support, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible hours with peak periods in May and June.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives during their exam journey.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; training provided.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
Location: King’s Lynn / Wisbech
Hours: Casual. Peak exam periods are May and June each year.
About the Role: CWA is recruiting invigilators to support learners across a wide variety of courses at its campuses. Invigilators supervise learners throughout exams, ensuring the highest possible standards are maintained and adhering to JCQ and exam board regulations. The role requires minimal prior education experience and offers comprehensive training for all new staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide learners with support, guidance and reassurance through attendance and presence.
- Work as part of a team to ensure exam standards and regulations are upheld.
- Supervise exams across a range of courses from A Levels to higher education and vocational subjects.
Benefits:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff.
- Five college closure days and Bank Holidays (pro‑rated 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.
- Well‑being support via internal well‑being committee and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
Working Conditions:
Exams take place throughout the year, with the busiest period in May and June. The role may be based at the King’s Lynn campus, the Wisbech campus or the Lynnsport campus for larger cohorts.
Application Information:
Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12:00 noon, Friday 16 July 2026. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 3 August 2026 at our Kings Lynn campus. 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; online interviews are not possible.
CWA is a Disability Confident employer and offers a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria. We encourage disclosure of disabilities and whether candidates wish to be considered under this scheme.
CWA is committed to safeguarding; all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks, a barred list check and, for shortlisted candidates, an online search. Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply. CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.
No Agencies please.
