Exams Officer

Exams Officer

Part time

To start – September 2025

We are currently seeking an able and enthusiastic Exams Office to join and work within our admin team at Shebbear College. The role would suit someone with prior education or exams experience, or an administrator looking to move into the education sector. 

Shebbear College is a small independent day and boarding school of around 300 pupils, for boys and girls aged from 2 – 18. Set in 85-acres of countryside between Dartmoor and Exmoor, it is an idyllic location in which to work. Class sizes are smaller than average throughout the school and we pride ourselves on knowing every pupil as an individual, recognising their potential and helping them to achieve their best, whatever that may be. This is what makes us special and stands us apart from other schools. 

We are looking for an exams officer who will be able to work with both pupils and staff to ensure the smooth running of both internal and external examinations.

The main duties will be:

• To be responsible for managing the effective and efficient administration of external examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations (on behalf of the JCQ member awarding bodies) and/or awarding body rules for exams administration in a consistent and secure fashion, thereby helping to maintain the integrity of the assessment process
• To support the Head of centre and Deputy Head in ensuring that the centre is compliant with the JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements in order to ensure the security and integrity of the examinations/assessments at all times
• To act on behalf of, and be the main point of contact for, the centre in matters relating to the general administration of awarding body examinations and assessments
• To closely liaise with key stakeholders (external and internal) to ensure exams administration processes are strictly followed and key deadlines met
• To ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with the regulations
• Through taking an ethical approach and working proactively to avoid malpractice among pupils and staff, supports the Head of centre and Deputy Head in taking all reasonable steps to prevent the occurrence of any malpractice/maladministration before, during the course of and after examinations have taken place

A full job description is available on request.

We would like to hear from you if you feel you have the skill and attributes for this varied and exciting role.

You will be involved and supported by the Inspired Learning Group of schools and Nurseries.

BENEFITS OF SERVICE

• Working in a small friendly school in a stunning rural location 
• A competitive salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience
• Longer holidays than the maintained sector 
• Free lunch and refreshments during term-time 
• Health & Wellbeing Centre on site during term time 
• Free use of the college facilities such as gymnasium

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants must complete the application form on the following link: https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000779

Please ensure that your referees include your current or most recent employer and we do not accept CVs. 

Further details about the School are available at www.shebbearcollege.co.uk/jobs 

No agencies please. 

Closing Date: 23rd May 2025

Early applications are encouraged and Shebbear College reserves the right to close the recruitment process earlier than advertised, should a high volume of suitable applications be received. 

PLEASE NOTE: Shebbear College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment including regular training attendance.   

The successful applicant will be offered the post subject to receipt of satisfactory written references, proof of appropriate qualifications, Health questionnaire, a check of online search engines and websites of publicly available information that does not identify the applicant as potentially unsuitable to work within a school setting, proof of identity, a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, an overseas police check if required and confirmation of the right to work in the UK. Please refer to the Recruitment Selection and Disclosures Policy and Procedure on the school website.