Lead Exam Invigilator
Q3 Academy Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 7SD17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Casual Contract
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £13.02 per hour (plus holiday pay)
What skills and experience we're looking for
As a mixed comprehensive academy with a dynamic Sixth Form, Q3 Academy Great Barrserves a vibrant and culturally diverse community of nearly 1,200 wonderful students.
Our gorgeous new buildings are surrounded by open, picturesque fields and woodlands, andthe Academy offers a stimulating setting for teaching and learning. Our facilities are designedto inspire, with state-of-the-art classrooms and resources that support a rigorous, knowledge-rich curriculum. This curriculum is carefully crafted to challenge students, develop criticalthinkers, and prepare them for successful futures.
Professional growth is embedded in our culture, and Q3 Academy Great Barr presentsunparalleled opportunities for students and staff. If you are an educator passionate aboutshaping the future generation, you will be joining a community where education is valued,diversity is celebrated, and personal development is prioritised. This is a place where yourtalents will be valued, and your career can flourish.
We are proud to be part of The Mercian Trust, which provides us with access to widerresources, professional development, and a network of educators focused on pioneeringteaching and learning methods, including digital transformation. Join us for an opportunity tobe at the forefront of a transformative educational approach that champions collaboration,innovation, and excellence in teaching and learning.
What the school offers its staff
Why work here?
✓ Join an incredible team of friendly and supportive staff.
✓ Work with our amazing students in a positive learning environment supported by a centralised behaviour system.
✓ Manageable marking
✓ Supportive feedback culture with no high-stakes observations
✓ Rich culture of professional learning, with a high-quality CPD programme
✓ Fully resourced curriculum
✓ Three-week Christmas break
✓ Visible and supportive SLT
✓ Modern laptops for staff and visualisers in every classroom
✓ Connect and unwind with regular social activities.
✓ Access to UK Healthcare benefits, supporting your optical and dental care needs and including a free annual flu vaccination.
✓ Free car parking on site
✓ Enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits through an online platform, including a cycle to work scheme
“Q3 Academy Great Barr is a great place to work because students appreciate you as ateacher. Often students will thank you for your lesson and I love working with them as a team.It is not just a workplace but a hub of professionals who are always happy to support and encourage others. I feel part of a family rather than one of many.”
– Teacher of Science (2024)
“Lots of places promote the idea of students and staff being at the very heart in all that theydo. Well, come see a place that actually does that. Visit us and see the smiles, you won’t wantto leave!”
– Teacher of French (2024)
“I am grateful for the amazing opportunity to work as a teacher at Q3 Academy Great Barr.What sets us apart is the unwavering support from all staff members, from teachers to administrators. Everyone is approachable and always willing to help, making me feel valuedand appreciated. Every day is a joy to come to work.”
– Teacher of Geography (2024)
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Q3 Academy Great Barr
- School type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1163 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Q3 Academy Great Barr website
- Email address
- avneet.bhullar@merciantrust.org.uk
Q3 Academy, Great Barr is a highly successful, oversubscribed Academy located in Great Barr, committed to raising achievement and curriculum innovation. Our GCSE and A Level headline results continue to be among the best in Sandwell, and this success is underpinned by a relentless focus on raising standards, developing the whole child and improving the quality of teaching and learning.
Arranging a visit to Q3 Academy Great Barr
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email avneet.bhullar@merciantrust.org.uk.
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