Reading Blue Coat School
Sonning
Part-time
29th September 2025
A Co-Educational Independent Day School for Students aged 11-18

Exams Invigilators
Part-time, Casual, Term-time

We  are  looking  to  expand  our  team  of  examinations  invigilators  to  work  alongside  our
Examinations Manager, overseeing and supervising public and internal school exams. You will be
responsible for ensuring the exams are carried out according to the guidelines and regulations set
out by the JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications).

The exams take place during the school day at key points during the year, the main months are
January, February, April, May, June and November. As such, you must be able to offer flexibility
within these key months.

About You
The ideal candidate should be highly organised, enthusiastic, have good attention to detail with
the ability to remain observant throughout the examinations and keep calm under pressure. The
ability to touch type would be advantageous. Experience in a similar role is desirable although not
essential as full training will be given.

Our School
Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from
ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just
outside Reading.

The  School  employs  more  than  200  staff,  of  whom  50%  are  academic  staff,  and  provides  a
stimulating,  friendly  and  supportive  atmosphere  in  which  each  pupil  can  realise  his  or  her  full
intellectual, physical, and creative potential.

What we offer
Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package,
including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; life
assurance, tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities;
Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website:

www.rbcs.org.uk/vacancies  or contact the HR department, Tel: 0118 933 5813 email:
recruitment@rbcs.org.uk

Closing date: 09:00 on 29 September 2025

Applications must be submitted to the email address above by application form (which can be
found on our website) and accompanied by your covering letter. Applicants must already be
eligible to work in the UK.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and
Barring Service enhanced check.

Registered charity number 1087839 • No agencies, please • www.rbcs.org.uk

The Headmaster & School are in membership of HMC, SHMIS and AGBIS. Registered Charity No 1087839. Registered in England & Wales as a company limited by guarantee No 4243510 Registered Office as above.

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