General Invigilator - Semester 1 (Jan 2027)

General Invigilator - Semester 1 (Jan 2027)

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Job referenceCJA12345 Date posted22/09/2026 Application closing date01/11/2026 LocationBlank Salary£13.19 per hour + holiday pay PackageBlank Contractual hoursBlank BasisBlank Job category/typeAcademic and Administrative Support Attachments Blank

General Invigilator - Semester 1 (Jan 2027)

Job description

Closing date - 1st November 2026

Please apply via the below link

https://campusjobs.reading.ac.uk/leap/jobs.html?id=20517&service=Campus+Jobs

General Invigilators are required to ensure that the UoR’s examination timetable runs smoothly and appropriately across all venues.

We are looking for reliable and committed candidates who have excellent attention to detail, good timekeeping, strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.

The role is suitable for any Postgraduate (PhD) students and non-students recruited from outside the University

As an invigilator you will have a key role in supporting the exams process. Main duties and responsibilities are; 

• Assisting with setting up and closing down exam venues.
• Assisting candidates at the start and end of exams, issuing clear and precise instructions, checking candidate identities and reporting exam absentees. 
• Invigilating in accordance with University procedures and maintaining examination conditions at all times. 
• Escorting candidates from the exam venue during the exam as required (for example for toilet visits), and supervise candidates whilst they are outside the exam venue. 
• Supporting candidates taken ill to receive appropriate medical attention/support

Essential Criteria

• Proficiency in written English and the ability to give clear verbal instructions in English
  
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team
  
• Ability to remain vigilant for long periods of time (up to 4 hours)
  
• Common sense and the ability to accurately follow instructions and processes
  
• Excellent time-keeping skills
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain confidentiality

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of examination invigilation or equivalent
• Experience of working with people with dyslexia, disabilities and/or health issues (physical and mental)
• An understanding of university exam processes

Hours/Availability

• Examinations sessions are a minimum of 3 hours per session and there are two sessions per day, Monday – Friday. 
• Work start times are 8.20am for morning exams and 1.20pm for afternoon exams and you will be needed until the exam ends and all papers are collected. Most examinations are completed by 6pm 
• We are looking for people who can work full-time/ as close to full-time as possible, especially for the first 2 weeks of the exam period.
• Exam periods are 11-19th January 2027 and 10th – 28th May 2027. 

Location

Examination venues are on the London Road and the Whiteknights campuses. Both campuses have car parks and both are accessible by public transport.

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General Invigilator - Semester 1 (Jan 2027)

Job description

Closing date - 1st November 2026

Please apply via the below link

https://campusjobs.reading.ac.uk/leap/jobs.html?id=20517&service=Campus+Jobs

General Invigilators are required to ensure that the UoR’s examination timetable runs smoothly and appropriately across all venues.

We are looking for reliable and committed candidates who have excellent attention to detail, good timekeeping, strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.

The role is suitable for any Postgraduate (PhD) students and non-students recruited from outside the University

As an invigilator you will have a key role in supporting the exams process. Main duties and responsibilities are; 

• Assisting with setting up and closing down exam venues.
• Assisting candidates at the start and end of exams, issuing clear and precise instructions, checking candidate identities and reporting exam absentees. 
• Invigilating in accordance with University procedures and maintaining examination conditions at all times. 
• Escorting candidates from the exam venue during the exam as required (for example for toilet visits), and supervise candidates whilst they are outside the exam venue. 
• Supporting candidates taken ill to receive appropriate medical attention/support

Essential Criteria

• Proficiency in written English and the ability to give clear verbal instructions in English
  
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team
  
• Ability to remain vigilant for long periods of time (up to 4 hours)
  
• Common sense and the ability to accurately follow instructions and processes
  
• Excellent time-keeping skills
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain confidentiality

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of examination invigilation or equivalent
• Experience of working with people with dyslexia, disabilities and/or health issues (physical and mental)
• An understanding of university exam processes

Hours/Availability

• Examinations sessions are a minimum of 3 hours per session and there are two sessions per day, Monday – Friday. 
• Work start times are 8.20am for morning exams and 1.20pm for afternoon exams and you will be needed until the exam ends and all papers are collected. Most examinations are completed by 6pm 
• We are looking for people who can work full-time/ as close to full-time as possible, especially for the first 2 weeks of the exam period.
• Exam periods are 11-19th January 2027 and 10th – 28th May 2027. 

Location

Examination venues are on the London Road and the Whiteknights campuses. Both campuses have car parks and both are accessible by public transport.

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