The ideal candidate will be required to provide a high standard of invigilating both internal and public examinations in accordance with regulations laid down by the examining bodies. It is important that the ideal candidate is able to work both independently and as part of a team.

You will ideally have experience of working within an invigilation role within a school context. You are someone who is flexible, able to use initiative and keep calm under pressure or during an unexpected circumstance. You are someone who pays high attention to detail and accuracy. Knowledge of Exam Invigilator regulations would be an advantage, but training will be given.

Reporting to the exams officer you will undertake:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Invigilating public examinations, in accordance with regulations laid down by the examining bodies
• Supervising candidates held incommunicado before or after oral assessments, or while waiting to sit rescheduled exams
• Invigilating internal exams and tests in accordance with school regulations and familiarising candidates with their role
• Invigilating the School’s entrance examination
• Undertaking tasks such as checking registers against scripts and packing them at the end of exams
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required
• Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Headmaster or other members of the Senior Leadership Team

Pay range: £13.05 plus £1.58 (holiday pay) per hour

Qualifications and Skills:

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• A flexible approach to work
• Ability to relate to candidates yet maintain an air of authority
• Ability to communicate with candidates and members of staff clearly and accurately
• Ability to work to predetermined instructions
• Ability to work as part of a team or alone as necessary
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to keep calm under pressure or during unexpected circumstances
• Common sense and initiative
• Ability to judge when a decision is not theirs to make
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to be firm but fair at all times.

Please provide a personal statement to support your application and highlight any attributes, skills and experience you will bring to this role.

While we embrace the use of AI tools to assist in working efficiently and making effective use of time, we ask that you do not use AI assistants during the application process. Applications will be screened for AI generated content.

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.

Put simply, our common purpose is to increase opportunities and improve outcomes for our students. We are particularly committed to students who are under-served and under-resourced. We prioritise those who have special educational needs and disabilities, or who are more likely to face discrimination for whatever reason.

It is this common purpose that fuels everything we do. We deliver impactful, sustainable and ethical continuous school improvement in our schools to ensure the children and young people in the communities we serve learn in the very best and most inclusive schools.

We are deeply rooted in the communities we serve (which are the education investment areas of the West Midlands). We adopt a pioneering spirit and look to lead the sector with innovative solutions to the problems our students and families face.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more: [The Mercian Trust - Home](The Mercian Trust - Home)

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 access to the Blue Light Card

For further benefits including education sector leading CPD: [The Mercian Trust - What we can offer you](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.

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

Safeguarding Statement

The Mercian Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Mercian Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.