Exams Invigilator Job West Bromwich area,Sandwell England UK,Education / Teaching

Location: Sandwell

Job Details

Job Title: Exam Invigilator

Location: Tipton

Overview

AtQ3 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. AtQ3 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, and 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 and improving outcomes for our students? We are looking for an 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 as among the most successful in locality for disadvantaged students.

Increasing Opportunities – Opening brand-new purpose-built campus in Walsall Town Centre including an alternative provision for students at risk of 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)

Innovation and Improvement – A multi-million-pound investment in the digital infrastructure of Trust schools and our…