Exam Invigilator in Leeds

Job title and organisation: Exam Invigilator - Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
Salary: £13.76 per hour (£12.21 per hour plus an additional payment of £1.55 per hour for holiday pay, totalling £13.76 per hour).
Hours: Casual, part time work (Variable between 8.00 am - 5.30 pm), according to examinations' timetable.)
Contract: Term time only, part time casual basis.
Location: Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, St Mark's Avenue, Leeds, LS2 9BL
Closing Date and Time: Monday 23rd November 2026 at 9am

*Applications from all faiths are welcomed*

Exam Invigilation at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College

We are seeking to recruit Exam Invigilators on a casual part time basis over examination periods for predominantly 'A' level students (age range 16-19 year olds). We are therefore looking for reliable, attentive and conscientious invigilators who would like to be a part of our exam invigilation team at an outstanding Sixth Form College. Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College is one of the top sixth form colleges in the country with a historical track record of success. We are extremely proud of all our students' achievements, especially the individual progression that they each make in their time with us. The success is built upon teamwork between staff and students. Our staff are passionate about working with young people and always go the extra mile to provide guidance and support to help them succeed.

Main Purpose of Job: To ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations in an environment that enables students to perform at their best.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To support the Examinations Office Staff/Head Invigilators with the day-to-day operation of examination venues. This activity may include:

• assisting with setting up examination venues by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures.
• closely following and enforcing exam procedures and regulations.
• assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues.
• ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside examination venues.
• invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with procedures.
• checking attendance during examinations.
• recording details of late arrivals and early leavers and collecting scripts from early leavers.
• escorting candidates from venues during the examination as required and supervising candidates whilst outside examination venues.
• escorting candidates on toilet breaks ensuring no unauthorised material is consulted and that examination regulations are observed at all times.
• collecting, collating and delivering scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with strict procedures;
• supervising candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates do not remove equipment or stationery from the venue without authorisation and ensuring that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner.

To assist Examinations office staff/Head Invigilators with other examination processes. This may include:

• assisting with the packing of examination papers, stationery (sometimes heavy) and equipment prior to the examinations and the delivery to and from venues as appropriate;
• scribing for students with special needs.

The job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities and is not intended as an exhaustive list. The job may change over time to reflect the changing needs of the College, as well as the personal development needs of the post holder.

What we can offer you;

• Staff and their welfare are paramount to a successful and happy college.
• These are just some of the benefits offered to staff, along with some key facts:
• Free on-site car parking
• Located in the University District of Leeds and close to Leeds City Centre (easily accessible by public or private transport)
• The framework for Ethical Leadership in Education underpins everything we do
• The College has been rated again as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted (March 2022 and September 2024) and is always oversubscribed.
• The West Yorkshire Travel Plan Network which gives 12% discount on Annual Metro Cards
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site canteen facilities, with a separate Starbucks café
• Feel good lunches - every half term (Different days on rota)
• Training and CPD
• Enhanced sick pay above statutory entitlement
• Enhanced payment for maternity, paternity and adoption leave (subject to qualifying period)
• Flu jab re-imbursement
• Various wellbeing initiatives, some staff led (i.e. yoga, knitting, College choir, Time to talk/ Mental Health and Wellbeing) + support to chosen charity of the year (voted by staff) with money raising initiatives.
• On-site College counsellor (mainly for students but staff can benefit from this or use the services of our EAP*)
• *Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured offers free and confidential advice available 24hrs, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
• Various discount platforms offering savings across a broad range of categories, including retail, fitness, well-being, and more (Blue Light, UniDays etc)
• Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) - Teachers only
• West Yorkshire Pensions - Support staff only
• Access to the beautiful chapel with regular services for staff to attend
• End of year College BBQ for staff + Mission and Ethos ' day, Staff Retreat Day
• Lots of celebration and fundraising reasons for cake baking (or just eating!)

To apply for a job, you must be eligible to work in the UK.

For an application form, and full Person Specification please go to Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College - Tes Jobs and scroll down to see our live vacancies.

The application form plays a most important part in our selection process. Please do not send us your standard CV (curriculum vitae). It is vital that you fill in the form as fully and accurately as possible.

At the initial shortlisting stage, we will pay particular attention to how well your experience and skills fit the criteria of the Person Specification and you should address each of these clearly in your application.

The College is committed to Safeguarding and promotes the welfare of young people and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment.

In promoting equality, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Protection of Children and Young Persons procedures. If you are selected for interview you will be required to consent to the necessary enquiries being made.

Completed applications should be returned via the TES Portal.

Closing date: 09:00 on 23 November 2026

It is intended that interviews will take place as soon as possible following the closing date.

Applicants who have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date should assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.

Thank you for your enquiry and interest in this post.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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