Exam invigilation
The University recruits Exam Invigilators to assist with the invigilation of all in-person exams on campus each year. You can find more information below about the role of an invigilator and how to apply.
Exam Dates for 2024/25
Semester 1: Mon 13 to Weds 29 January 2025
Semester 2: Tues 27 May to Weds 18 June 2025
SAP: Weds 27 August to Mon 8* September 2025
*Monday 8 September reserved solely for reassessment of Language modules
Invigilator roles and responsibilities
The role of the invigilator
Ensure that examinations are conducted in accordance with University Regulations to:
- Ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
- Ensure the security of the examination papers and completed answer booklets.
- Prevent possible student malpractice (cheating) and/or administrative failures.
Key duties
Prior to exam start
- Setting up Exam Rooms, laying out papers, and other resources on individual desks.
- Helping students to their allocated desks quickly and quietly.
During the exam
- Supervising toilet and rest breaks.
- Answering student queries.
- Maintaining exam conditions within the venues.
- Reporting any complex queries or suspected cases of academic misconduct to the Senior Invigilator.
- Accurately recording any disturbances in the Exam Venue or suspected cases of academic misconduct.
After the exam
- Collect completed Exam papers and deliver these to the Senior Invigilator.
- Escort students to Exams Office if required.
- Assisting the Senior Invigilator and Exams Office with any other ad-hoc duties.
Essential criteria
We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics:
- Confident with English language – will need to be able to interact with students and read out exam instructions at the start and end of the exam.
- Reliable with good time-keeping skills.
- Flexible and pro-active, with the ability to make decisions quickly and have confidence to deal with student queries.
- Vigilant to prevent possible academic misconduct and challenge any unusual behaviour.
- Competent computer user with basic understanding of MS Word.
- Good attention to detail for checking student identification, confirming attendance, and checking exam paperwork.
- Fit to stand for long periods of time (duties at our main venue require up to 3hrs of continuous standing).
Working patterns
Shifts are allocated using a system called “Dashboard” – you will be given access to Dashboard following appointment to the role and completion of your Right to Work checks.
Typical shift start times are detailed below. Shift end times can vary depending on the length of exam you are invigilating, but will typically be between 2.5 - 4 hours.
| Session | Main Venue | Reasonable Adjustment Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 8.30 | 8.30 |
| Afternoon | 12.30 | 12.30 |
| Evening | 15.30 | 15.45 |
Invigilators are employed as casual workers and as such, there are no minimum number of hours guaranteed.
Rates of pay
Invigilators are paid an hourly rate of £13.45 (including holiday pay).
You can find more information on current salary scales at the University on the Human Resources page linked below.
Invigilator recruitment
Who can apply
These roles are open to existing staff at the University, postgraduate research students and all external candidates with an adequate Right to Work status.
Undergraduate students and students on taught programmes unfortunately cannot work as Exam Invigilators.
How to apply
We are currently not recruiting.
However, please check back at a later date as we typically recruit ahead of Semester 1 and Semester 2 Exams which are held in May/June and January respectively.
Information for in-department exams
Postgraduate Research Student
If you are a Postgraduate Research Student interested in invigilating for in-department exams, please contact your department directly.
ºÚÁÏÍø Staff Member
If you are a ºÚÁÏÍø Staff Member and need support to identify / train candidates to invigilate your in-department exams, please email invigilators@lboro.ac.uk for guidance.