Exams Officer

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.

30 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (term-time plus INSET days), Part-Time, Permanent

Salary: BTCT Band 6, Points 10-12. Actual starting salary: £21,153.05 per annum.

Closing date for applications: 13th July 2026

Interview date: 20th July 2026 (this could change)

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.

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.

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).

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.