The role of a reader or scribe is to read and/or write under the direction of the student.
A scribe is an adult who writes down what a student dictates. The student may be unable to write or have difficulty in producing clear text or diagrams for many different reasons.
A reader is a person who reads the exam paper to students and reads back their answers when the student asks them to.
Would I suit the role?
You require no previous experience to become an reader or scribe, as full training is provided. A reader or scribe is only required during exam periods which are usually from November to January, and again between May and June/July. However, some exams can fall outside this time too.
Generally, you will be required for around 3 hours at a time. These roles would be a great stepping stone for someone looking to move into the education sector, a student who may have some spare time whilst at university, or a parent with a bit of time to spare during work hours.
Whilst these roles take very little physical effort, they do require someone that is switched on and alert. A patient and calm character would be beneficial as you may be dealing with potentially stressed and/or anxious students.
How much can I earn?
The average wage for an exam invigilator is £10 per hour, and most exams you would be expected to work for around 3 hours. If you were to work one exam per day for one month, you could earn yourself around £1000 per month! The amount of exams you work is normally down to your choice, so you can do as many or as few as you like. Interested in applying, view the latest exam invigilator job vacancies today.
