Sessional Invigilator

We are looking for Sessional Invigilator's to support the delivery of examinations and assessments across DurhamLearn and other learning venues within County Durham. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring examinations and assessments are conducted fairly, securely and in line with awarding body requirements, while supporting learners to achieve their qualifications. WHAT IS INVOLVED? DurhamLearn is Durham County Council's adult learning and skills service, providing a wide range of learning opportunities to adults and young people across the county. As a Sessional Invigilator, you will support the effective delivery of examinations and assessments across a range of programmes and venues. You will be responsible for preparing examination rooms, supervising learners during assessments, maintaining examination conditions, completing accurate records and ensuring examination materials are handled, transported and returned securely in accordance with awarding body and organisational requirements. You will support learners with approved access arrangements, maintaining accurate records, assisting with administrative tasks and contributing to a high-quality learner experience. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure compliance with examination regulations, safeguarding requirements and data protection standards. You will also travel between venues across County Durham and you are required to have the flexibility needed to meet the needs of the service.

• Four GCSEs at grades A-C (or equivalent), including English Language and Mathematics.
• Experience of administration, customer service or a similar role.
• Experience of using IT systems, including email, databases and spreadsheets.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with both adults and young people.
• The ability to follow procedures, maintain confidentiality and remain calm in unexpected situations.
• A flexible, professional and reliable approach to work.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality and excellent customer service.
• Experience of exam invigilation, assessment support, MIS systems, or working within education, training or adult learning environments would be advantageous.
The role requires travel between venues across County Durham. Suitable transport arrangements must be available to meet the needs of the service. Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria. If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website