Senior Invigilator

2 weeks ago


Waterlooville, Hampshire, United Kingdom HSDC Full time

We are looking to recruit a Senior Invigilator at our Havant and South Downs campuses to play a key role in upholding the integrity and security of the exams/assessment process at the College.

The postholder will ensure the exams are run in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), the awarding body and HSDC regulations and previous invigilation experience is required.

The postholder must be available to work on Fridays, with flexibility around the rest of the working week.

You will be required more heavily during the months of May and June however there is also work throughout the year.

We are looking for people who have the ability to work under pressure with attention to detail and excellent communication skills.


About the role

Hourly rate:
£13.29

Contract type:
Permanent, Casual contract

You will be responsible for

  • To work as part of the college invigilation team and maintain a high standard of student care and supervision in an exam environment
  • Allocate work to invigilators in the main hall. Supervise the work of the invigilators in set area by the Examinations Officer.
  • Refer any queries/issues to the Examinations Officer, and to contribute ideas for improvements to systems and procedures to enhance team performance.
  • Ensure exam room is set up and complies with JCQ, awarding body and HSDC regulations.

You will need

  • Invigilation experience
  • Experience of working in education (desirable)
  • English and Maths at Level 2 (GCSE Grade C) or above
  • An attention to detail
  • Flexibility of working hours (this may include evening invigilation requests and must include Fridays)
  • The ability to liaise with college staff at all levels

In return, you will receive:

We offer a wide range of benefits to help make HSDC a great place to work Some of these include:

  • We will invest in youAs an organisation that puts education at the forefront of everything we do, it's only right that we take the same approach for our employees.
There are a wide range of training and continued development opportunities available to staff.

These include in-house sessions on coaching and mentoring, the opportunity to attend workshops and seminars, staff development days, as well as funding available towards relevant qualifications.

HSDC also offers opportunities for funded research and cross-college projects, with some research bids involving international travel to speak at conferences.


  • Generous pension scheme. We offer both the Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers Pension Scheme. Our employer contribution currently sits at 26.5% for both schemes
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • A whole range of discounts. All employees are eligible to purchase an NUS TOTUM card which gives you access to hundreds of discounts with retailers.
  • Giving back. Giving back to the community is an important part of working at HSDC. All staff are given the chance to give back to causes close to their heart. There are opportunities for volunteering and regular fundraising activities for both local and national charities.
Staff are also able to contribute to a charity through the Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme.

  • To find out more about what we can offer you, please visit our website here.

How to apply


If you would like to take a look at the job description for this vacancy, please see this under Supporting Documents on the right-hand side of the page.


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