Part Time Variable Hours Exam Invigilator (Reader/Prompt/Scribe/Invigilator)
Hours: Part-time variable
Hourly rate: £15.74 per hour inclusive of holiday pay* Plus generous benefit including:
- Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
- the base hourly rate is £13.45 per hour, plus holiday pay, which gives an approximate hourly rate of £15.74 per hour.
About the role
We are seeking reliable and dedicated staff to support the smooth running of our examinations. The role involves providing tailored support for students with Exam Access Arrangements, including reading, prompting, and scribing, to ensure they can perform to the best of their ability. You will prepare the examination room before candidates arrive, maintain full awareness of exam regulations, and supervise candidates with complete attention throughout each session. Responsibilities include completing attendance registers, reporting absences, following emergency procedures, collating and organising exam scripts, returning unused stationery, and ensuring the exam room is left tidy. You will also prepare scripts for dispatch to awarding bodies and carry out all duties in line with College policies on Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, financial procedures, and data protection. Training required by the College will be provided and must be completed as part of the role.
If you would like to apply for this post please submit your application as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they are received.
About the Person
York College Exam Support Invigilators play a key role in the delivery of both internal and external examinations, ensuring that all JCQ and Awarding Organisation regulations are rigorously followed. Working closely with the Exams team, you will help maintain the integrity, fairness, and smooth running of the examination process.
For reading support, you must be able to read clearly in a neutral, consistent tone, without conveying emotion or personal interpretation. It is essential to remain mindful of others in the exam room, using a quiet and controlled voice that does not cause disruption.
As a scribe, you will provide calm, objective, and accurate written support, helping to create a reassuring environment while strictly adhering to examination rules. You will produce a precise record of the student’s dictated responses without altering or influencing their content. Clear handwriting and the ability to write at an appropriate, steady pace are essential.
About the College
York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices.
We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.
With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.
Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk
Want to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Isla Beevers Student Data & Exams Manager at [email protected].
Staff benefits & Important notices
You can find full details on our job vacancies page, just below the current vacancies: Job Vacancies | York College & University Centre. Be sure to explore the range of additional benefits and perks that make York College a brilliant place to work.
Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.
Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise checking your junk/spam folder, as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.
Closing date: 21st September 2026 (9am)
Interviews: From 1st September 2026 (mostly via MS Teams in the Evenings)
