Exam Invigilator
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.80 per hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Newham, E13 8SG |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Oct 2026 |
Summary
About Us:Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways – including 16–18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.With over 800 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough’s largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.The Role;We are looking to expand our pool of casual Exam Invigilators to support our friendly and experienced Exams Team in the delivery of examinations across ALL college campuses.As an Exam Invigilator, you will play a vital role in ensuring examinations are conducted fairly, securely and in accordance with JCQ and awarding body regulations. You will help create a calm and supportive environment that enables students to perform to the best of their ability, while maintaining the integrity of the examination process at all times.This is a casual, hourly paid role. While working patterns will vary according to the examination timetables, candidates should be available between 8:00am and 4:00pm on at least three weekdays.Flexibility is essential, as shifts may occasionally be offered at short notice during peak examination periods. Preferred campus location can be discussed at interview.Please note: Due to the anticipated high level of interest in this role, we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early application is therefore strongly encouraged.Key responsibilities.Ensuring the examination room is conducive to examination conditionsSupervising candidates before, during and after an examSupervising clash candidates between sittingsPreparing exam roomsDistributing and collecting examination papers, scripts &materials from candidates at the start and end of exams in accordance with the JCQ regulationsSupporting the Exams Team with day-to-day management of the examinations processOur Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.The ability to work independently and as part of a team.A calm, confident and reassuring manner when working with students.The ability to remain vigilant and maintain concentration for extended periods.A flexible approach to work.A commitment to maintaining the integrity, security and fairness of examinations.While previous experience in exam invigilation, particularly within a Further Education setting, is advantageous, it is not essential.Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable AdultsIn line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.Equality, Diversity and InclusionThe College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes. Recruitment ProcessThe email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range.We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.**Please note that we do not accept CVs**Closing Date: 19th October 2026Interview Date: W.C 9th November 2026