Exam Invigilator Jobs
Learn more about how to apply to work as an exam invigilator at Newcastle University.
Exams at Newcastle University
Each year, the Exams and Awards team schedules and manages over 2,500 different exams equating to over 100,000 individual exam sittings. On a typical day during the main exam periods, exams are run simultaneously across more than 40 different exam venues. These range from small venues for individual candidates to venues accommodating up to 350 candidates. The exam venues are mostly based on campus.
Types of exam
Exams are a mixture of:
- written exams
- digital exams (i.e. those taken using either a PC or the students’ own devices)
Invigilators are expected to invigilate both types of exam. In addition, some duties involve invigilating the exam venues used to accommodate students who have been granted alternative exam arrangements. This includes extra time, rest breaks, the use of a PC/assistive software or to sit in a smaller/individual venue.
How to apply
1. Please read through the job description below to check that you have the skills and attributes required. Further useful information about the role is also available below.
2. The invigilator application form is now closed and will open again in September 2024.
If you have any queries, please contact the Exams Office.
Useful Information
Training:
New invigilators must attend essential training sessions before they start work and all invigilators must attend training sessions on an annual basis (you will be paid for all training sessions attended).
Availability:
All invigilators are expected to be available for at least 50% of each exam period which is when the majority of invigilation work is available. Invigilators are also given the option to provide their availability for ad-hoc exams (i.e. those outside of the main periods) which take place throughout the year.
Eligibility:
While we welcome applications from current Postgraduate Research students. However, students of Undergraduate or Postgraduate Taught programmes cannot apply.
Importance of Invigilation
Exam invigilators play an integral role in helping us to ensure that:
- the security of exams is maintained
- exams are conducted in a fair and appropriate manner
- all students are able to sit exams in a suitable environment
- rules and procedures are applied consistently across all venues
Job Descriptions
There are 2 different types of invigilator role. Please be aware that Senior Invigilators may be assigned both Senior and Assistant duties.
- Senior Invigilator Job Description (PDF: 57 KB)
- Assistant Invigilator Job Description (PDF: 58 KB)
The rate of pay is:
- £13.17 per hour (Assistant Invigilator)
- either £15.47 per hour or £16.74 per hour for Senior Invigilator duties (depending on the size and nature of the exam venue)
Newcastle University is committed to being a fully inclusive Global University which actively recruits, supports and retains staff from all sectors of society.
We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the community they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of:
- race
- sex
- ethnicity
- religion
- nationality
- sexual orientation
- age
- disability
- gender identity
- marital status/civil partnership
- pregnancy and maternity
We are also open to flexible working practices.