Job Purpose

Support the smooth and secure delivery of examinations by supervising students in a variety of exam settings. You will ensure that exams are conducted in line with university regulations, maintaining academic integrity and creating a calm, supportive environment for students.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare examination venues for both written and digital exams, ensuring appropriate layout, signage, and materials are in place.

2. Admit students into the exam venue in a calm and orderly manner and verify student identity.

3. Deliver clear instructions to candidates at the start and end of the exam.

4. Distribute and collect exam papers and other materials in line with university procedures.

5. Supervise students during exams to deter misconduct and provide support where necessary, for example, enable toilet breaks and provide additional answer books.

6. Apply university rules and regulations regarding conduct during exams.

7. Maintain accurate attendance records and report and document any incidents or irregularities during the exam.

8. Time examinations accurately, including announcing time warnings and ensuring exams start and end on schedule.

9. Carry out post-exam procedures, including collection and packing of answer books and other materials for return.

10. Maintain a professional and confidential approach.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications  

Essential:

A1 Either: Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role., or minimum Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 3 in English and Mathematics (National 3) or equivalent.

Desirable:

B1 An understanding of the issues involved in exam invigilation.

B2 Awareness of disability issues and people who require additional support.

Skills

Essential:

C1 Reliable and punctual with a flexible approach to working hours.

C2 Effective IT skills for record-keeping or online exam support (where applicable).

C3 Clear verbal communication skills with confidence to deliver instructions to groups.

C4 Effective people skills to work with colleagues and students.

C5 Good organisational and time-management skills, to manage competing priorities.

C6 Good attention to detail and the ability to apply rules, follow procedures and keep accurate records.

C7 Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle unexpected situations effectively.

Experience 

Essential:

D1 Experience of working independently and as part of a team.

D2 Experience of co-ordinating groups of people.

Desirable:

E1 Experience of working in an educational environment or invigilation.

E2 Basic administrative or clerical experience to complete exam paperwork.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 2, £23,350 per annum pro rata.

This post is part-time and open ended.

Invigilators must be fully available for work during all exam diets: December (approx.11 days), April/May (approx. 25 days) and August (approx. 15 days).

Dates for this academic year are available on the Registry webpage: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/registry/staff/exams/dates

Closing date: 23:45 22nd September 2025

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.