Exam Interpreter

ZEST EDUCATION LTD · Birmingham, West Midlands

Exam Interpreter at ZEST EDUCATION LTD, based in Birmingham, West Midlands. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
2 Nov 2026

Reference https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=58918

About the role

We are seeking a reliable and professional Persian Speaking Interpreter to support students during examination periods at a welcoming secondary school in Birmingham.

The successful candidate will work closely with students and the examinations team, providing interpretation support where required to ensure students are able to access and understand examination instructions in accordance with examination regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate and impartial interpretation between Persian and English.
  • Support students before and during examination sessions when required.
  • Assist the examinations team with communication and clarification of permitted instructions.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
  • Follow school policies and examination board regulations.
  • Work effectively with staff, students and invigilators.

Requirements

  • Fluency in both Persian (Farsi) and English.
  • Previous interpreting or translation experience is desirable.
  • Experience working within a school or educational setting is advantageous.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

 

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Phoebe at [email removed] or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

We receive new jobs and positions on a daily basis so keep up to date with us on our social media pages too:

Website: https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/

Twitter: @Zest_Education

Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/ZESTEDUCATION

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zest-education/

Zest Education – small consultancy friendliness with big agency experience.

Reference: https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=58918 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 2 Nov 2026 · Listed via ZEST EDUCATION LTD

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