Exam Invigilator

Q3 Academy Tipton, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 7NR

7 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  15 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.05 Hourly Zero Hour contract

Exam Invigilator job summary

Job Title: Exam Invigilator

Location: Tipton

At Q3 Academy Tipton, we aim to:

Support and develop young people who:

• are enthusiastic learners and achieve incredible things;
• live life to the full in pursuit of what is good, right and true;
• lead happy, confident and safe lives;
• are unstoppable in the world of work and within their families and communities.

At Q3 Academy Tipton we aim to achieve this through ensuring students know more, do more and achieve more. Our students uphold our values of kindness, ambition, resilience and respect

Our school as a community challenges, checks and cheers achievements and standards for all staff and students to work towards. We believe all students, staff, families and the community matter, that we care about one another unreservedly.

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. 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: £13.05 an hour, casual contract when required.

Qualifications and Skills:

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

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.

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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Q3 Academy Tipton

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1563 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Q3 Academy Tipton website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/q3-academy-tipton

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. “They want all
pupils to ‘live life to the full in pursuit of what is good, right, and true’. Pupils understand these expectations and appreciate the positive environment. 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 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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