Exams Officer

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Basis Part Time
- Part Year

Job profile for Exams Officer

West Somerset College, Minehead. 12/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below.

Actual Salary £21,851.49 per annum (actual) Contractual hours 30 Basis Part Time
- Part Year Package Generous local government pension scheme

Employee Reward Scheme including high street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre Job category/type Non classroom based support staff Date posted 28/09/2026 Job reference REQ
000556 Attachments WSC
- Exams

Exams Officer

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.

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.

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 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…