Exams Officer
West Somerset College, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Term time only, plus inset days and 2 weeks during school holidays per year.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £21,153.05 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
About You
We are seeking an individual who:
- Has excellent ICT skills and is confident using school systems.
- Is highly organised, adaptable, and capable of working under pressure with exceptional attention to detail.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.
- Brings experience in managing examination processes (experience with Arbor is desirable).
What the school offers its staff
About Us
At West Somerset College, we are committed to delivering a broad and engaging education for all our students. We believe that helping every student reach their full potential relies on our staff’s ongoing commitment to excellence.
About the Role
As Exams Officer, you will:
- Provide a full examinations support service.
- Lead the administration, management, and conduct of examinations in line with statutory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with legislation and uphold the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.
- Manage examination entries, timetables, invigilation, and post-results services.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including staff, parents, students, and awarding bodies.
Further information about the job
Exams Officer at West Somerset College
30 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (term-time plus INSET days), Permanent
Salary: BTCT Band 6, Points 10-12. Actual starting salary: £21,153.05 per annum
Are you passionate about education and helping students achieve their full potential?
We are looking for a dynamic and organised Exams Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting our students' success by managing examination processes across our academy at West Somerset College.
Closing date for applications: 13th July 2026
Interview date: 20th July 2026 (this could change)
We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.
We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated 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.
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.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About West Somerset College
- School type
- Academy, ages 13 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 760 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- West Somerset College website
- Email address
- emily.cornish@btc-trust.org
- Phone number
- 01643 706061
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 emily.cornish@btc-trust.org.
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