Hours: Part-time / Ad-hoc (hours allocated per exam session)
Contract: Casual
Hourly rate: £14.23, inclusive of holiday pay
Location: Cross Campus
About Us:
At West London College (WLC), we are committed to championing innovation, quality, and inclusion, and we invite you to join us on this journey. We welcome applicants who share our values of Ambition, Innovation, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.
West London College operates across multiple sites in Ealing, Hammersmith, and Southall. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to support high-quality assessment delivery within a diverse and inclusive educational environment. We are proud of our culture, which promotes Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement.
For further information about the College, please visit our website.
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Exams Invigilators to support the delivery of examinations and assessments across West London College.
The role involves overseeing examination sessions in line with awarding body and College regulations, ensuring that candidates are correctly identified, seated, and issued with the appropriate test materials. You will maintain exam conditions, including preventing communication between candidates and ensuring electronic devices are not used.
Invigilators will monitor exam timings, support candidates with approved examination arrangements (such as extra time or supervised rest breaks), collect and safeguard exam scripts, and report any issues to the Examinations Team.
Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to follow set procedures are essential. Invigilator work is paid and offered on an ad-hoc basis, subject to availability and suitability. Training will be provided by the Examinations Team.
Person Specification / Minimum Professional Requirements:
Qualifications & Skills:
- Ability to follow standardized examination procedures accurately
- Strong communication skills and professional conduct
- Dependable, reliable, and punctual
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain focus for extended periods
- Ability to work with diverse candidates in a courteous and supportive manner
Training & Knowledge:
- Willingness to attend all required training sessions prior to invigilation
- Understanding of examination regulations and security requirements
- Ability to safely handle test materials and maintain confidentiality
Professional Skills & Attributes:
- Responsible, flexible, and dependable
- Strong organisational skills and ability to follow instructions
- Awareness of safeguarding requirements and procedures
- Ability to manage unexpected situations professionally without compromising exam integrity
- Confidentiality & Integrity:
- Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality and exam security
- Understanding of candidate privacy requirements
- Ability to report incidents appropriately and complete documentation as required
Appointment Process:
Applicants who meet the above requirements will be required to complete induction and training sessions before being formally offered work as an Exams Invigilator at West London College.
Important Information:
The safety and welfare of our learners, candidates, and staff are extremely important to us, and we pride ourselves on our safeguarding procedures. Successful applicants will be required to comply with all safeguarding, confidentiality, and assessment security policies.
We encourage and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership.
To apply, please complete an application form before the closing date specified. CVs will not be accepted. Please ensure you include a supporting statement as part of your application.
West London College reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than expected, so early applications are encouraged.