Lead Invigilator

**Basis**

Proportion

**Job category/type**

Business Support Staff

**Date posted**

11/09/2025

**Job reference**

REQ000672

**Lead Exam Invigilator - (Onsite)**

£23,559 per annum pro rata

£14.10 per hour (includes an enhancement for annual leave)

Up to 30 hours per a week; 40 weeks a year

We have a opportunity for Lead Invigilators to support exam sessions between the hours of 8.00am to 9:00pm, with a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week_._ Duties will include the supervision of on-line tests, the invigilation for external examinations and reading and writing for individual students.

As a member of the Student Data and Funding & Performance team, you will take a lead on invigilating exams in line with rules and procedures and also support with the preparation of exam papers and the associated stationery and paperwork needed to ensure exams run smoothly.

You will be a key player during busy events within the team such as GCSE exams, taster events and enrolment in supporting with the wider activities of the team whilst maintaining an excellent standard of invigilation at all times. You will work alongside the wider Funding & Performance team as well as supporting the ‘pool’ of Invigilators who cover exams on an as and when basis.

A good standard of education, including a minimum of Maths and English at Level 2 (grade C/4 and above or equivalent) is desirable along with general administrative and computing expertise, including familiarity with the internet

We have opportunities available where you will be based at Ipswich, Suffolk New College. As Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site, we also have campuses in Rural, Halesworth and Leiston and therefore you may be required to invigilate exams at these locations.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.
- Previous Applicants Need Not Apply_

**Closing date: Thursday 25**th** September 2025 at Midnight**

**Interview**date: Thursday 2**nd** October 2025**

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