Lead Exam Invigilator - (Onsite)

Overview

Lead Exam Invigilator – (Onsite)

Salary: £23,559 per annum pro rata; £14.10 per hour (includes an enhancement for annual leave). Hours: Up to 30 hours per week, 40 weeks a year. The role involves supporting exam sessions between 8.00am and 9.00pm with a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Supervise online tests and invigilate external examinations.
• Read and write for individual students as required.
• Lead invigilation in line with current rules and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of exam papers and the associated stationery and paperwork to ensure exams run smoothly.
• Support busy events within the team (e.g., GCSE exams, taster events, enrolment) and contribute to wider team activities while maintaining a high standard of invigilation.
• Work with the wider Funding & Performance team and on an as-needed basis with the pool of invigilators.

Qualifications

• Desirable: a good standard of education, including Maths and English at Level 2 (Grade C/4 or above or equivalent).
• General administrative and computing skills, including familiarity with the internet.

Location

Based at Ipswich, Suffolk New College. As Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site, campuses include Rural, Halesworth and Leiston; you may be required to invigilate at these locations.

BeSNC and Equal Opportunity

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is a commitment to providing the best possible environment for learners to thrive and to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Application Details

Closing date: Thursday 25 September 2025 at Midnight. Interview date: Thursday 2 October 2025.

Safeguarding, Equality, and DBS

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our Equality and Diversity commitments, we guarantee to shortlist applicants from Black or ethnic minority groups who meet essential criteria and to shortlist disabled applicants who meet essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Agency and Recruitment

We do not recognise agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless officially engaged. Applicants should apply directly. The college will not pay agency fees or CV-related fees unless an active, specific engagement is agreed.