Exams Officer

West Somerset College, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week | 41 weeks per year (term-time plus INSET days plus two weeks
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: BTCT Band 6, Points 10-12

What skills and experience we're looking for

About You

Are you a highly organised administrator with excellent attention to detail? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy coordinating complex processes? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent ICT skills and is confident using management information systems and databases.
• Is highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Has exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work calmly and efficiently under pressure, particularly during busy examination periods.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Has experience of examination administration or a similarly detailed administrative role. Experience of Arbor would be advantageous but is not essential.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%
• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives and aspirations of young people across West Somerset.

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.

West Somerset College is a thriving and ambitious secondary school and sixth form set in the beautiful coastal town of Minehead. As the only secondary provider serving the West Somerset region, the College plays a vital role within its community and is committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. West Somerset College offers a supportive and forward-thinking environment where staff are empowered to make a real difference, contribute to student success and develop their careers as part of a dedicated and passionate team.

West Somerset College is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Exams Officer to play a key role in ensuring the smooth administration and delivery of examinations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to students' success by managing all aspects of the examination process and helping them achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As our Exams Officer, you will be responsible for the administration, organisation, and conduct of both internal and external examinations, ensuring compliance with awarding body regulations and statutory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing a comprehensive examinations support service across the academy.
• Managing examination entries, timetables, and associated administration.
• Coordinating invigilation arrangements and examination-day procedures.
• Ensuring examinations are conducted in accordance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Processing and managing post-results services.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Liaising effectively with staff, students, parents, invigilators, and awarding bodies.

Commitment to safeguarding

West Somerset College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.  Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

WSC - Exams Officer.pdf - 240 KB (opens in new tab)

About West Somerset College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 13 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 745 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: West Somerset College website
• Email address: recruitment@btc-trust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-somerset-college

West Somerset College is an all-inclusive College catering for 13 to 18 year olds, situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park.

Arranging a visit to West Somerset College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.

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