Examinations Assistant (Fixed-Term)

Farnborough; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sixth Form College in Farnborough is seeking an proactive administrator to join the Registry Team. You will provide administrative and operational support to the Examinations team, ensuring the secure and timely delivery of exams and related processes.

The role is fixed-term, 37 hours per week, across five days with flexibility around exam schedules. Start date asap; closing date 9am, Friday 16 October 2026. The college promotes equality and safeguarding across all staff.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience desirable.
• Experience working in an educational or exams environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Examinations team.
• Ensure secure and timely delivery of academic and vocational examinations.
• Assist with pre-examination checks and compliance with regulations.

Job description

Closing Date: Friday 16 October 2026 09:00

Salary: Support Staff Grade 4 (£26,673 to £33,165 per annum)

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire

Contract: Fixed-Term (As soon as possible until Summer Term 2027)

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, across 5 days (flexible hours to meet exam schedules; early starts or late finishes required). Given the nature of this role, annual leave is generally not permitted during the peak examination period.

Start date:As soon as possible

Application Deadline: 9am, Friday 16 October 2026

We are proud to be a College with zero mean and median gender pay gap within teaching. Our commitment to gender neutral pay ensures that all staff have equal access to progressing and opportunities, regardless of gender, making the College an ‘employer of choice’.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Registry Team within an outstanding Sixth Form College. We are seeking a proactive individual to provide an excellent level of support to both staff and students in the College.

Key strengths of The Sixth Form College are:

• ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted
• Achievement of high grades with excellent value added;
• Outstanding teaching by a team of experienced and motivated staff;
• Exceptional levels of support for students both inside and outside of lessons;
• Innovative use of IT to promote learning embedded as a regular part of normal teaching.

The Role

The successful applicant will provide administrative and operational support to the Examinations team, ensuring the secure and seamless delivery of academic and vocational examinations in accordance with national regulations

Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR, to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at the Trust but may be discussed with you at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We are an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and encourages applications from all, aiming to build a respectful, inclusive culture.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview.

WMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.