Exam Invigilation: Invigilator

Exams & Awards

Location:  Highfield Campus
Salary:   £11.29 per hour
Closing Date:  Tuesday 28 March 2023
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  U2035922AJ-R

Start Date: Monday 15 May 2023

Hours: Ad-hoc during exam periods

Primary Location (Regularly): Highfield Campus, including Avenue & Boldrewood

Secondary Locations (Rarely): National Oceanographic Center (NOCS) / Princess Anne’s, Winchester or Southampton General Hospitals & Winchester School of Art (WSA)

Department: Student & Education Services, Exams & Awards Team

Salary: Paid at £11.29 per hour as casual rising to £14.45 per hour as team leader

Would you like to work as an examinations invigilator for the University of Southampton during the 2023 academic year? Exams are run in January, May/June and August.

We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic, and motivated people who want a flexible job that can fit around other commitments.  

Salary will be £11.29 per hour.  This rises to £14.45 per hour if you have the aptitude to become an invigilator team leader.

Invigilators must be reliable, professional and in general good health. They need to have a clear voice and must be able to relay procedures and regulations calmly to students, in a firm but kindly way. Full training will be given prior to work being undertaken.

We see the invigilators role as 50-50 balancing the requirements of academic integrity and supporting student welfare. We expect candidates to show respect to all students and staff and to follow policy and procedures to deliver in their role.

You must be fully committed to the role and complete all the online training modules before you can invigilate. You will then be supported in your role with your exams induction, team leader guidance and collegiate support. You can choose which days/times and locations you are available to work by means of an availability rota form.

If you think this is the job for you, please submit an application form no later than Tuesday 28 March 2023.

Interview / Recruitment Selection Activities dates are to be confirmed. 

We regret that we cannot accept applications from active students on Taught Programmes.

Shifts could be;

All day 8.00 am to 6.00pm with a lunch break 
or
AM 8.00am to 12.30pm/1.30pm  
or 
PM 1.00pm to 5.30pm/6.30pm

We do not accept certificate of sponsorships for this role. 

Application Procedure 
You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Steff Palmer (HR Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2750 or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk. Please quote reference U2035922AJ-R on all correspondence.