Exam Invigilators

Location: Derby
Hourly rate: £13 per hour
Start date: August 4th 2025
Contract type: Temporary

Blue Arrow Derby have an exciting opportunity. We are currently recruiting exam invigilators for the leading education provider in Derby, ready to support the busy exam season in August 2025. This is a great opportunity to help support Derby's largest education provider and its students.

This is a temporary position taking place for 1 week between 4th August to 8th August.

You also must be available for the training date which is still to be confirmed at the University of Derby.

About the Exam Invigilator Role:
You would be working as a key member of the team alongside experienced invigilators, working within a busy environment.

What the duties will include for the exam invigilator role:
* Preparing the exam room as required by the examination board.
* Ensuring there is the necessary equipment for each exam.
* Ensuring that the students adhere to the exam rules i.e. no talking.
* Assisting with any issues that arise during the examination.
* Assisting with any persons needing to leave the examination hall.
* Reading and scribing to students when needed.
* Reporting any disruptions.
* Collecting and sorting exam papers
* Liaising and working with the Exams Team
* Assisting with general admin tasks when necessary

About You:
* Excellent communication skills
* Good use of initiative
* Work well as part of a team
* Work well individually
* Previous admin or customer service experience is desirable
* Ability to be flexible and multi-task where required
* Well organized

What training is needed for the exam invigilator role:
No experience is needed for the invigilating role as full training will be provided. It is important that you attend one training session only, and all invigilators (returning and new) must attend this training to be able to carry out the invigilating.

Exact time/dates for training sessions are to be confirmed.
Training will consist of a PowerPoint presentation, interactive activities, and a guided tour around site.

The commute:
Located just outside of Derby City Centre, this location would suit anyone with their own transport in Derby or the surrounding areas. The site is also easily commutable to via bus services, as there are bus stops just outside the site.
Free on-site parking is available (for training and the 1 week only). There are also canteens and other on-site facilities available.

How to apply for the Exam Invigilator role:
If you are interested in the above role and feel you can meet the above requirements - we would love to hear from you as soon as possible.

These positions will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, so we please ask all applications be made via the click apply button only.

Due to the volume of applications, we kindly ask you not to call as we will be checking applications daily and will aim to process your application as quickly and as efficiently as possible. Should you have any questions about the position before you wish to apply, please email us only at

Registration Process:
All successful candidates will be required to complete an online registration and right-to-work verification online or in our office.
If you are successful, we will take your preference of training and registration session, and your availability during the registration stage.
Proof of Right to Work must be provided at registration.


Please click the Apply Now button and submit your up-to-date CV today.

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