Exam Invigilator

Job Title: Exam Invigilator

Location: Langley

At Q3 Langley Our vision for learning is based around the whole child, ensuring no child is left behind. Our unique, innovative and exciting curriculum in Year 7 provides an excellent transition from Primary School. This enables pupils from all starting points to make rapid progress and enjoy their learning whilst improving their literacy skills.

Within The Trust we are proud that our ethnically and culturally diverse community is fully represented by the students and staff at each Academy. The Q3 ethos; ‘to seek that which is good, that which is right and that which is true,’ fully embraces the fundamental British Values of democracy; the rule of law; individual liberty; mutual respect and tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs.

Students will be taught in mixed-attainment classes for their Core lessons. These follow the English Baccalaureate suite of subjects - English, mathematics, science, modern foreign languages, geography and history. Outside of the Core subjects students follow a carousel of teaching in the Horizon or Innov8 curriculum. This broad and balanced curriculum focuses on developing knowledge and skills in computing, business, design, religious studies, PSHE, art, dance, drama and music.

We use strategies within the curriculum and beyond to ensure these values are communicated and acted upon.

At the Academy our spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) education permeates through the curriculum, supports the development of the ‘whole child’ and includes the teaching and development of British Values.

The Academy seeks to continuously review and evaluate its work by gaining external accreditation. The successful completion of the awards listed below demonstrates that SMSC and British Values are incorporated into the daily life of the Academy:

• Discovering Democracy Award for promoting youth participation and democracy in schools

• Duke of Edinburgh Award

• Army Cadet Force

• Sandwell Shape Awards

Furthermore, our Wednesday afternoon offer of either physical education or enrichment will ensure all students take an active part in developing skills and talents they may not know existed before! No wonder we are the proud winners of Secondary School of the Year with Education Today in 2024 and also shortlisted as TES Secondary School of the Year in 2024.

Find more information here: Q3 Academy Langley - Home

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values increasing opportunities, improving outcomes for our students. We are looking for a Exam Invigilator to join our team. Reporting to the Lead Exam Invigilator you will undertake: 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

To distribute and collect examination papers/scripts/materials from candidates

To prepare the examination room

To ensure that the examination room is conducive to examination conditions and minimise distractions

To supervise the entry and exit of candidates to and from the examination room

To ensure that examinations begin and end on time according to schedule

Informing candidates of examination regulations prior to the start of examinations

To be vigilant during the examination, in order to prevent any cheating or malpractice

To report any malpractices or problems to the Data and Examination Officer

To complete general administrative duties as directed by the Data and Examination Officer

To deal with emergency situations e.g. candidate illness, fire alarm etc.

To deal sensitively with candidates who have special arrangements

To be familiar and adhere to the instructions for the conduct of examinations issued by the Joint Council for General Qualifications

To be available to work flexibly in ensuring that examination processes are completed at the end of each examination

Pay range: Scale & Range | Inv2 SP4 (£13.05 Plus Holiday Pay)

Qualifications and Skills: 

Physical: A good attendance record. Candidates should have less than 4 absences in the last 6 months or not more than 10 days absence over the last 12 months prior to the closing date of the post. Any absences relating to a disability or any other incapacity will be viewed sympathetically and will be considered if fully explained. Due regard will be made to the need to make reasonable adjustments in line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. (This information will be obtained from successful candidate after conditional offer of employment has been made.)

Qualifications: Not required but a good understanding of literacy and numeracy would be an advantage

Experience: Experience of invigilation or a similar role would be desirable but not essential

Training: To be prepared to undertake training as required to achieve the objectives of the post

Special Knowledge: Conduct required by the Joint Council for General Qualifications

For full details of the post please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

Why The Mercian Trust?

As one Trust we share a common purpose.  We call it our social mobility and social justice mission to change our communities through the very best equitable education.  When we get this right, it enables our children and young people to fulfil their potential, thrive in the world of work, and make a positive contribution to the local, national and international community. Our recent achievements include:

Sustainable Growth - becoming one of the largest and most diverse trusts in the region

Social Mobility & Social Justice - National recognition for the Trust’s two selective grammar schools who the most successful on the number of local disadvantaged students passing the entrance and joining the schools

Increasing Opportunities - Opening brand-new purpose-built campus in Walsall Town Centre including an alternative provision for students at risk at permanent exclusion from mainstream schools alongside a Digital Skills Hub to provide professionals and employers

Pioneering Spirit - National recognition for pioneering work around youth mental health, including establishing an in-house multi-disciplinary team of clinicians and allied health professionals delivering interventions and providing support to vulnerable students

Outward Looking - Organising and hosting the region’s first Youth Suicide Conference (2023) and Youth Violence Conference (2024) at Villa Park

Innovation and Improvement - A multi-million-pound investment in the digital infrastructure of Trust schools and our Digital Skills Hub underpinning the ongoing transformation of how staff teach, students learn, leaders lead and the whole Trust operates in readiness for the AI-supercharged careers and workplaces of the future.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more: The Mercian Trust - Home

What can we offer you:

Benefits: 

Financial, Health and Lifestyle

• discounts on everyday purchases (Eden Red)

• a comprehensive free of charge health plan (UK Health Care)

• a cycle to work scheme via Halfords

• access to the Blue Light Card

For further benefits including education sector leading CPD: The Mercian Trust - What we can offer you

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

The Mercian Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

We strongly encourage informal visits to the school with the opportunity to meet prospective colleagues and pupils. Please contact Peter Lee (Headteacher) to arrange such a visit, by emailing p.lee@LAN.merciantrust.org.uk

Please take time to read our policies attached to this advert.