Job Description

Salary: 14.00 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay). Hours will vary depending on the number of examinations and the number of students taking exams each session.

Training: Successful candidates will be required to complete a compulsory three-hour online training course.

The College requires Exam Invigilators to oversee and supervise students during the forthcoming November 2025 examination period. There will also be opportunities for invigilation in January 2026, and Summer 2026 examination periods (see dates below). Invigilation opportunities may also arise at other times during the year.

Invigilating involves supervising examinations according to the examination boards' regulations, distributing question and answer papers, ensuring that the students enter and leave exam rooms calmly and dealing with student queries. We expect Invigilators to approach the job in a serious and professional manner; punctuality and reliability are essential. In addition, Invigilators need to be able to communicate effectively with people. This is an active role and will require Invigilators to be on their feet and walking up/down during the exam in the sports hall or equivalent examination room.

Timings

Invigilators must be available at the following times:

Morning session

:
Duration of exams can take up to 3 hours 45 minutes. Candidates must be on the College site from

8.00am

, and be available until

12.45pm

Afternoon session:

Duration of exams can take up to 3 hours 15 minutes. Candidates must be on the College site from

12.30pm

, and be available until

4.45pm

.

Key dates

Invigilators will generally work either a morning or an afternoon session, occasionally both if it is a busy examination day.

Autumn 2025:

the exam period runs from

Tuesday

4 to Tuesday 11 November 2025

Winter 2025/2026:

the exam period runs from

Tuesday

6 to Tuesday 20 January 2026

Summer 2026:

the exam period runs from

Thursday 7 May 2026 to Wednesday 24 June 2026

(excluding half term: Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May 2026*)

Why work with us?

Woking College has a strong sense of community in which everyone is valued; we look forward to welcoming new members of staff to join our team.

We have an inclusive ethos, and are proud of our diverse students and staff community. The College is committed to safeguarding, alongside our core values of inclusiveness, adhering to the highest personal, professional and academic standards, supporting individual wellbeing, supportive management and positive relationship and a sustainable future for all. We expect all staff, volunteers and others involved in the College community to share this commitment.

Benefits include:

Free on-site parking. Staff room with free hot drinks available to all staff, Friday cakes. Onsite canteen with a range of healthy options to purchase, and a new Costa coffee shop. Regular staff social events: bowling, staff quiz, summer BBQ, weekend walks/cycling, Christmas party. College gym available for staff use, yoga classes, staff football (new 3G pitch) . Free eye test vouchers. Flu jab. Cycle to work scheme. Pension: eligible employees will be automatically enrolled in the Teacher's Pension Scheme, or the Local Government Pension Scheme (support staff), unless you decide to opt-out. Employee support: staff have access to a confidential employee support helpline. Excellent train links from London Waterloo and the South Coast, walking distance of Woking station. Close to A3, M25 & M3 junctions
Application forms are available to download from our website:

www.woking.ac.uk/about/staff-vacancies/

Please ensure

education

and

employment history

is completed fully, gaps in employment must be accounted for under the section entitled "Periods when not working". We would like to see your passion for the role and the College in your

supporting statement

, please use this opportunity to include personal skills, experience relevant to the post, and reasons why you feel you would be successful if this post.

Completed applications, or any queries regarding the role or your application, should be sent via email to Kirsty Crook (Personnel Officer).

Closing date: 9am, Monday 6 October 2025

Interviews: To be held on Friday 10 October 2025

Please note that CVs will not be accepted on their own.

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified, invited for interview and references will be taken up immediately. Please note that it is not possible to inform candidates who have not been short-listed due to time constraints.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. The College is committed to equal opportunities.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: 14.00 per hour

Work Location: In person