Exam Invigilator
Q3 Academy Tipton, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 7NRThis job expired on 14 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Closing date
14 July 2025 at 9am
Date listed
7 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Zero Hour Casual
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £12.65 plus Holiday Pay
What skills and experience we're looking for
Q3 Tipton has high expectations for all students and is one of nine schools in the Mercian Academy Trust. We embed the ethos of the Trust: “To live life to the full in pursuit of that which is good, right and true” and are passionate about social equality within our community. “Pupils are becoming motivated and resilient learners who show pride in their achievements, they enjoy their learning. Pupils say this is now a place where they feel safe, supported and heard. Teachers treat pupils as individuals, and pupils welcome this” (Ofsted, 2025).Q3 Academy Tipton received 'Good' from their latest Ofsted Inspection, being described as 'committed to improving outcomes for all pupils' (Ofsted, 2025)..
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Exam Invigilator to join our already fantastic team of dedicated, efficient and hardworking colleagues.
If you are determined to make a difference to the life chances of young people by raising standards, expectations, and achievement we would like to hear from you.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- To distribute and collect examination papers/scripts/materials from candidates
- Supporting students entitled to access arrangements with reading and/or scribing if required
- 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
Why you should work with us?
Your dedication & commitment is not only recognised, but highly rewarded;
- Opportunities for rapid progression across a growing Academies Trust;
- Complimentary tea and coffee;
- Access to our Employee Assistant Programme;
- Fun & interesting weekly staff incentives (weekly prizes, surprises and rewards following the previous week);
- Free parking;
- Consideration will be given to Flexible working/Part time hours where possible;
- The opportunity to work with a kind, collaborative and fun team of colleagues.
- Q3 Academy offers excellent CPD and career opportunities for staff at every stage of their career.
Please note that you may be contacted via email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails regularly.
Please apply via online application form found through The Mercian Trust Recruitment Portal.
CV’s will not be accepted.
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (formerly CRB) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from the school or by visitingwww.crb.gov.uk.
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What the school offers its staff
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (formerly CRB) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from the school or by visitingwww.crb.gov.uk.
Flexible working opportunities
Please note that you may be contacted via email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails regularly.
Please apply via online application form found through The Mercian Trust Recruitment Portal.
CV’s will not be accepted.
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (formerly CRB) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from the school or by visitingwww.crb.gov.uk.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All post holders are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) and satisfactory employment references, as well as identification and qualification checks which will be required before commencing duties.
All appointments are subject to two satisfactory references and online search.
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About Q3 Academy Tipton
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1558 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Q3 Academy Tipton website
- Email address
- bonnie.burns@merciantrust.org.uk
Q3 Tipton has high expectations for all students and is one of nine schools in the Mercian Academy Trust. We embed the ethos of the Trust: “To live life to the full in pursuit of that which is good, right and true” and are passionate about social equality within our community. “Pupils understand expectations and appreciate the positive environment. Teachers treat pupils as individuals, and pupils welcome this. Pupils feel confident to ‘be themselves’ in this inclusive community” (Ofsted, 2022).
We are a large inclusive and diverse 11 – 19 school. Our students come from many backgrounds, speak different languages and follow different faiths. Students are encouraged to join our advocate groups: anti-racism, anti-sexism, pro-LGBTQIA+ and inter-faith. We are fully committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging for all. We are proud that our staff body reflects the diversity of our student community including our middle and senior leaders.
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