General Invigilator - Semester 1 (Jan 2027)

Job description

Closing date - 1st November 2026

This is a temporary role via Campus Jobs

Overview

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

Main Duties and Responsibilities

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

Main Duties and Responsibilities

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

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 11-29th January 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.

Please apply via the below link https://campusjobs.reading.ac.uk/leap/jobs.html?id=20517&service=Campus+Jobs