SQA - Chief Invigilator
| Posting date: | 22 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £15.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 December 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HIJOBS |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 380745 |
Summary
An exciting employment opportunity to work for SQA, supporting UHI North, West & Hebrides for examinations has arisen.
SQA are looking to recruit a Chief Invigilator, to take responsibility for the organisation and supervision of invigilation of all external assessments for National Qualifications, in accordance with SQA policy and procedures.
The activities will be under the direction of SQA. Close liaison will be required with the Head of Centre and/or Centre Co-ordinator throughout the external assessment period to ensure the effective management of the external assessments.
Outline of duties
Responsible for the secure storage and management of external assessments before and during the examination cycle ensuring compliance with our security requirements.
Responsible for ensuring that external assessments, including those for Assessment Arrangements candidates, are conducted in accordance with our policy and procedures.
Deliver a training session(s) to all Invigilators prior to the examination period.
Allocate and advise Invigilators of their duties and dates required – updating as required throughout the examination cycle.
Maintain an accurate record of training attended and sessions worked by all Invigilators throughout the examination period and verify all claims for fees prior to submission to us.
Supervise Invigilators and conduct daily briefings to the Invigilation team prior to the start of each examination session.
Responsible for the accurate submission of candidates’ external assessment materials to us.
In accordance with our guidelines, complete comprehensive reports on any irregularities in the conduct of an external assessment and submit to us where necessary
Successful candidates must:
Have internet access, basic IT skills and a personal email address
Have excellent organisational skills
Be suitable to work within an education environment
Be physically able to undertake the duties of the role
Not be an employee of the centre or associated with the centre
Live within easy reach of the centre and in rural areas this should be no more than 5 miles from the centre.
Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved in advance by us.
Please note that this role requires PVG registration and no contracts will be confirmed until registration is approved.
Location: Various Campuses; Fort William, Stornoway
Hourly rate: £15.75 per hour
Minimum daily rate: £55.13 (3.5 hours)
Working Hours: Varied hours, offered on a casual ‘as-and-when’ basis
Closing Date: 12th December 2025, 12 noon
How to Apply: Download the application pack from our website or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk
For any questions about the role please contact exams.nwh@uhi.ac.uk or visit the SQA website.
In line with our Equality and Diversity policy, UHI North, West and Hebrides is committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated on the basis of their merits and abilities, and that unfair and unlawful discrimination is eliminated. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.