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  • sweetpeas_2
    sweetpeas_2 Posts: 2,237 Forumite
    ive seen an ad for this today also on our local council website.
    it pays £7/hr and they are flexible with your hours.

    im thinking of applying also as i could try to fit it in with my current job(s!)

    xx nog xx
  • topher wrote: »
    In English schools (for external exams) you shouldn't be doing anything other than watch that the students don't cheat. ie no reading the paper, books or anything else. The pay per hour is pretty good but the work can be very boring!

    Oh how boring! I can remember watching a clock and then working out how much money I earnt per minute ... :rotfl:

    You aren't allowed to do anything (including study or reading) as you are meant to be keeping an eye on the students. You can also be expected to escort students to the toilet and supervise them during breaks and lunch periods (particularly if they have exam clashes).

    A CRB is compulsory, and this can only be organised through an organisation (unfortunately you can't request a CRB as an individual).

    Good luck!
  • my OH did it for a bit - pay wasn't bad but as skyhigh said, can take a while. CRB check is definitely required . he just gave out papers, collected papers etc - all the things mentioned above. if you have time to do it, i'd say it was worth doing!
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  • NigeWick
    NigeWick Posts: 2,714
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    I did some invigilating at our local school two years ago. The pay is ok for what is required (as stated above). One point to remember is, you are going to be on your feet on a hard floor for a considerable length of time. If you are not used to it, it can be tiring and make your feet ache. I was asked if I fancied being a Cover Supervisor at the school and that is what I do now. So, the invigilating may be a way in to a more permanent job if that is what you want. Exam "seasons" are January and May/June. One may also be offered 11+ invigilating in the places that still have it.

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  • sweetpeas_2
    sweetpeas_2 Posts: 2,237 Forumite
    I've just sent in an application so wish me luck :rolleyes:


    xx nog xx
  • good luck!!!
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  • sweetpeas_2
    sweetpeas_2 Posts: 2,237 Forumite
    thanks :D LOL
  • Nazzy
    Nazzy Posts: 1 Newbie
    Hi Guys,

    I have just joined this site and i'm loving it so far.....i came across this thread and thought what a great way to earn some extra cash!!!

    This is my first post..so please be gentle lolz ;o)

    I am very interested in applying for this role but i am based in Scotland (edinburgh) I am not sure how the system operates down in England, but as far as i'm aware in Scotland exams are dealt with SQA.

    PUNKROCKPRINCESS, there are two offices based in Scotland for the SQA Dept (glasgow & dalkeith) which office would be best to contact to enquire whether they have any Exam invigilator vacancies for this year coming. Can you kindly tell me what process you had to go through, this would be much appreciated ;o)

    Also guys, if successful for this role,would this effect my Income Support in any way and do i also need to let the benefit agency know too?

    Kind Regards

    Nazzy ;o)
  • Nazzy, I asked the head invidulator who worked at my school, as my family was friendly with her. But all my paperwork, pay, etc goes to Dalkeith. Hope that helps
  • Gambit
    Gambit Posts: 584 Forumite
    Do you need some sort of teaching background or experience to do this sort of thing?
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