Location: Campus closest to home location
Salary: £12.76 per hour plus holiday pay
Are you organised, reliable, and looking for flexible work that fits around other commitments? Do you want to play a vital role in supporting students during key moments of their academic journey?
If you’re seeking a calm, structured role with clear expectations and flexible hours, becoming an Exams Invigilator at Wiltshire College & University Centre could be the perfect opportunity. You’ll help ensure exams and assessments run smoothly and fairly, making a genuine difference to student success.
We are looking to build a bank of Casual Exam Invigilators who can support our campuses on a short-term or longer-term basis throughout the year, with hours offered according to examination requirements.
Applicants can indicate their preferred campus location: Trowbridge, Lackham, Chippenham or Salisbury.
Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and become part of a professional, supportive team that values attention to detail, integrity, and reliability.
What We Offer
💷 Salary: £12.76 per hour plus holiday pay
🕰️ Contract Type: Bank / Sessional – flexible hours offered on an as-required basis throughout the year, including opportunities for both short-term and longer-term work.
📍 Campus Locations: Trowbridge, Lackham, Chippenham or Salisbury – applicants can indicate their preferred location.
✔️ Excellent Benefits
* Flexible working opportunities to fit around other commitments
* Opportunity to join a bank of Invigilators and work throughout the year
* Short-term and longer-term opportunities available depending on examination requirements
* Paid training and clear guidance before examination periods
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial support
* Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses
* Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisure
* College-wide wellbeing initiatives and supportive working environment
A flexible role that offers dependable work at key points throughout the academic year, with the opportunity to work as much or as little as your availability allows.
What You’ll Do
* Supervise students during exams to ensure regulations are followed at all times
* Set up examination rooms and distribute materials as required
* Provide clear instructions to candidates before and during exams
* Monitor exam conditions calmly and professionally
* Collect and securely handle exam papers at the end of each session
* Report any issues or irregularities in line with College procedures
What You’ll Bring
* A professional, calm, and reliable approach to work
* Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions precisely
* Confidence working independently and as part of a team
* Good communication skills and a respectful manner
* Availability to work during scheduled examination periods
* An interest in supporting students and contributing to a positive examination environment
No previous invigilation experience required – full training will be provided.
✨ Why Choose This Role?
Enjoy work that offers:
* Flexible hours around other jobs, studies, or personal commitments
* The opportunity to join a bank of Invigilators and pick up work throughout the year
* Short-term and longer-term opportunities to suit your availability
* A quiet, structured environment with clear responsibilities
* No ongoing workload outside examination requirements
* The satisfaction of supporting students at important milestones
* The opportunity to work at your preferred campus location where possible
* A role that fits easily into your life while still making a meaningful contribution
⚡ Make a move that fits your lifestyle
If you’re dependable, organised, and looking for flexible, rewarding work in an educational setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the top of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
Closing date: 7th November 2026
Shortlist date: 8th November 2026
Interview date: TBC
Salary description
£12.76 - £12.76 per hour