Exams Officer

About the job

Key information

• 30 hours per week
• 41 weeks per year (term-time plus INSET days plus two weeks)
• Permanent
• BTCT Band 6, Points 10-12, starting from £21,851.49 per annum (actual)

About West Somerset College

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.

What will I be doing?

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.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

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 is in it for me?

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.

Supporting documents and information

Closing date for applications: Monday 12 October 2026 at 11:59pm

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, generous employer pension contribution, 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.

Safeguarding Statement

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. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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