Exam Invigilator

Link to Apply – Exam Invigilator

Q3 Academy Langley opened its doors in September 2016, becoming the first brand-new secondary education provider in Sandwell in a decade. We are looking to add to our fantastic team of dedicated, hard-working colleagues, who contribute to a wonderful culture of work. Now in 2024 we are one of the leading schools both locally, regionally and nationally. Every week we welcome colleagues from the length-and-breadth of the country to see how we are changing the narrative for education here in Sandwell and being a wider system leader. 

Our curriculum model is focused primarily on the EBacc subjects, forming our Core. Additionally, we have a project-based, cross-curricular provision (Horizon, Innov8 and Cloud 9) that develops student learning both academically and holistically. Because of this innovative model, there is a minimal strain in terms of lesson planning, leaving time to hone learning and the art of teaching.

In May 2019, we received glowing feedback from our first Ofsted inspection. As well as highlighting our outstanding behaviour, pastoral and leadership systems, the lead inspector expressed that Q3 Academy Langley was ‘not a normal school.’

Our outward-facing approach has led us to be at the forefront of educational innovation – our focus on being ‘warm but strict’ and putting knowledge at the heart of our curriculum has led Schools Week to dub us ‘the Michaela of the Midlands’.

Additionally, our attendance and persistent absence figures have been amongst the very best in the entire country – this is particularly impressive when considering the socio-economic context of the Academy (IDACI ‘Deprived’) and the broad cultural mix of our cohort. The work of We are in Beta highlighted that for the last two years we are in the top 100 schools in the country for disadvantage progress outcomes. 

At Q3 Academy Langley, we have the absolute highest expectations of behaviour and politeness from our students, and have several procedures that support and reinforce these ideals. We expect the successful candidate to comply with such procedures, understanding that when an Academy rows together, students can learn in a safe and consistent environment.

In July 2018, we were delighted to have been one of the first schools nationally to have been awarded the prestigious Schools of Character award, reflecting our commitment to developing young people beyond the classroom. This is only one of a raft of external accreditation that we have received demonstrating an inclusive learning environment for staff and students alike. 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Exam Invigilator to join our already fantastic team of dedicated, efficient, and hardworking colleagues, who contribute to a wonderful culture of work and play a key role in the running of our examination processes.

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious professional with the ability to support our Examination officer in the implementation and day-to-day running of mock and full examinations.

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

Why should you work with us?

Your dedication & commitment is not only recognised, but highly rewarded.

• Opportunities for rapid progression across a growing Academy 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.
• Complimentary breakfast and lunch (Family Breakfast and Family Lunch is shared with students, who serve one another);
• 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.

Please note we can only accept applications made via our Mercian Trust Recruitment Portal. We cannot accept manual applications or CVs.

Closing date: Wednesday 11th September 2024

Interviews – WC 13/01/2025

Q3 Academy Langley 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. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website.

This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.