Hourly Paid Exams Invigilator

About Morley College London

Established in 1889, and with our roots stretching back even further, Morley College London is one of the country's oldest and largest specialist providers of adult education. We provide long-term, sustainable and affordable programmes of lifelong learning across three centres – North Kensington, Chelsea and Waterloo – including 16-19 provision at North Kensington and Chelsea.

As one of only nine Specialist Designated Institutions (SDIs) in the UK, we serve more than 17,000 students through a coherent, student-centred course offer, underpinned by our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities through education in Arts, Culture and Applied Sciences. Whether studying for personal development and well-being, to gain essential skills (English, Maths, IT), to access higher education, or for career development or change, our vision is for ambitions to be inspired and achieved through learning.

Following Morley College’s merger with Kensington and Chelsea College in February 2020, the College is reshaping its curriculum and professional service teams to facilitate an ambitious plan for development and growth. As the UK looks to a post-COVID recovery, Morley College London is more determined than ever before to support Londoners to learn, and so we’re looking for applications from talented individuals with energy and enthusiasm.

Morley College London aims to have a workforce that is as reflective of the diverse population that it serves. The College particularly encourages applications from ethnic minorities and disabled people who are currently under-represented within the College at this level.

We are a collaborative community, which Ofsted recently recognised as Good with Outstanding features and TEF rated Gold.

As well as joining a creative, innovative leading London College focused on social justice and providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities for all, there are plenty of other rewards for working at Morley College London:

• Generous annual leave allowance (30 days, more for teaching staff) plus Bank Holidays
• Christmas closure period
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Access to an employee retail savings platform, offering significant discounts at most major retailers
• 100% discount on the cost of undertaking a Morley course of your choice
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
• On site cafeterias
• A busy events calendar, offering you the chance to attend regular Morley creative exhibitions, student awards, dances, concerts and more
• A lovely work environment, surrounded by creative arts, music and friendly, helpful colleagues

About the Role

Morley College London is looking to appoint a team of invigilators to join the Exams team on an hourly-paid basis. If successful you would be working in a small team to cover a wide variety of exams and assessments and facilitating access arrangements within an exams setting, such as being a reader for a learner who needs one, such as being a reader for a learner who needs one at the College. These exams could take place at any of Morley’s teaching locations, but would mainly happen at our Chelsea, North Kensington and Waterloo locations.

The position is ideally suited to punctual, calm, organized, responsible and approachable individuals, with good communication skills. Experience of working in the education sector would be beneficial, but is not essential. Support and training will be given to successful candidates by Morley’s Exam’s Officers which sit within the MIS team, based across our centres.

You will be required to conduct exams in accordance with the Joint Council of Qualifications (JCQ) regulations, and any other regulations specific to the exams/assessments being run.

Please note that you will be required to have a DBS check if you are successful in your application as you will be in contact with both young people and vulnerable adults in the course of your duties.

Returning your Application

Completed application forms must be received by 10am on Monday 22nd April 2024.

Late applications will not be considered.

Please email your application to recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk quoting the job title as reference.

Please note that applicants must apply using the application form and CVs will not be considered. We are happy to accept applications in alternative formats from applicants, who, for reasons of disability, may find it difficult to fill in our standard form. Please contact the People Operations team by e-mail at recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk

Important information 

Morley College London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all time. As such we undertake safeguarding checks on the suitability of all prospective staff, including their online presence and social media accounts. It is a requirement that all successful candidates disclose all social media platform accounts that they hold

If applicable -Please note, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children.

Morley College London is an Equal Opportunities employer. The College aims to reflect the diverse community it serves and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.