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An exciting employment opportunity to work for SQA, supporting UHI North, West & Hebrides for examinations has arisen.

SQA are looking to recruit an Invigilator to undertake the duties of invigilation for National Qualifications, in accordance with SQA policy and procedures.

These duties will be under the direction of the Chief Invigilator.

Outline of duties

Attend an invigilator training session prior to the examination cycle.

Support the CI with the secure storage and management of external assessments during the examination cycle, ensuring compliance with our security requirements.

Carry out invigilation duties as requested by the CI and ensure that external assessments, including those for assessment arrangements candidates, are conducted in accordance with our policy and procedures.

Assist with the collation of candidates’ external assessment material on completion of the external assessment.

Report any irregularities in the conduct of an external assessment or concerning matters arising during the course of an external assessment, to the CI.

Accurately record sessions worked throughout the examination period and submit claims to the CI for authorisation.

Successful candidates must:

Have internet access, basic IT skills and a personal email address

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 - 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. No contracts will be confirmed until registration is approved.

Location: Various Campuses; Alness, Auchtertyre, Fort William, Portree, Stornoway, Thurso

Hourly rate: £12.60 per hour

Minimum daily rate: £37.80 (3 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.