UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides. To support our work, we are recruiting for the following role:
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Depute Chief Invigilator – Qualifications Scotland (QS)
| Reference no. | DCI01 |
|---|---|
| Salary range | Hourly rate: £14.17 per hour Minimum daily rate: £49.60 (3.5 hours) |
| Working hours | Varied hours, offered on a casual ‘as-and-when’ basis. Must be available during the National Qualifications Exam diet 2027 |
| Location | Alness Campus, Auchtertyre Campus |
| Closing Date | 23rd October 2026 |
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join QS, supporting UHI North, West & Hebrides with examinations.
QS are looking to recruit a Depute Chief Invigilator to be responsible for supporting the Chief Invigilator (CI) with the organisation and supervision of invigilation for National Qualifications, in accordance with QS policy and procedures.
These duties will be under the direction and supervision of the CI.
Outline of duties
- Act as Depute for the Chief Invigilator when required.
- Support the CI with the secure storage and management of external assessments during the examination cycle ensuring compliance with QS security requirements.
- Support the CI by ensuring that external assessments, including those for candidates with assessment arrangements, are conducted in accordance with our policy and procedures.
- Support the delivery of training to all Invigilators prior to the examination period, if required.
- Supervise Invigilators and assist with the daily briefings to the Invigilation team prior to the start of each examination session, when required.
- Undertake invigilation duties.
- Assist with the accurate submission of candidates’ external assessment material.
- Assist with the submission of reports to us on any irregularities in the conduct of an external assessment or concerning matters arising during an external assessment.
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 have any current employment or connections with the centre
- live within a reasonable distance of the centre. In rural areas this should be no more than 5 miles from the centre and in urban areas Invigilators should live within easy reach of 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: Alness Campus, Auchtertyre Campus
Hourly rate: £14.17 per hour
Minimum daily rate: £49.60 (3.5 hours)
Working Hours: Varied hours, offered on a casual ‘as-and-when’ basis. Must be available during the National Qualifications Exam diet 2027
Closing Date: 23rd October 2026
For any questions about the role please contact exams.nwh@uhi.ac.uk or visit the QS website.
If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.