Senior Examinations Officer
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £36,564 – 39,957 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1530843 |
Summary
Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE.
We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant Sixth Form College. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of College life. The College operates across two closely located campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road.
We are looking to appoint a calm, enthusiastic and self-motivated person to work as part of the MIS and Examinations team. This role will focus on providing an efficient and responsive examinations service for the College. The person appointed will be involved with all aspects of the examinations process including making exam entries, leading on the day-to-day administration of internal and external exam seasons, training of invigilation staff and acting as the main liaison point between the college and awarding bodies. They will act as the Line Manager for three full-time members of the Exams team and a large pool of casual invigilators.
The successful candidate will have significant administrative experience, strong planning and organisational skills and excellent communication skills. Experience of data entry and using information systems in a working environment will be essential and experience of working in a college or school context, especially an examinations office would be desirable.
The college runs six main examination periods each year:
• GCSE Maths and English external resits November
• Vocational (BTEC & CTEC) internal assessments December
• Vocational (BTEC &CTEC) external exams January - February
• A Level and GCSE internal assessments February
• A Level internal assessment April
• Summer external exams May – June
The post holder will be expected to work additional hours during the above periods, including early starts, for which time off in lieu will be granted.
This is a permanent full-time, all year round post commencing as soon as possible.
The salary banding for this post will be 19 – 22 which ranges from £36,564 – 39,957 per annum.
We offer an exceptional package of benefits to our staff, which for this post includes:-
• Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
• Pension - Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension scheme with 28.68% employer contribution or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff (if applicable), one of the most competitive on the market with an employer contribution of above 20% in most cases
• Staff well-being programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual flu vaccination
• Continual Professional Development
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• On-site parking
We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly and are committed to adding value to life at work wherever possible, as well as ensuring a strong sense of community, wider opportunities and mutual support exist in our workplace.
APPLICATIONS
Please do not submit a separate CV. Only information on the application form will be used in the selection process. Application forms can be downloaded from our website by clicking 'Apply Now'. Completed applications must be returned by 10pm on Sunday 15th February 2026.
Interviews will be held on Friday 27th February 2026. Full details will be emailed out to shortlisted candidates.
Please return all completed application documentation via e-mail only.Finally, I would like to thank you again for the time taken to consider joining our team here at WQE and in making an application if you decide this is the right step for you.Paul Wilson Principal
We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant Sixth Form College. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of College life. The College operates across two closely located campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road.
We are looking to appoint a calm, enthusiastic and self-motivated person to work as part of the MIS and Examinations team. This role will focus on providing an efficient and responsive examinations service for the College. The person appointed will be involved with all aspects of the examinations process including making exam entries, leading on the day-to-day administration of internal and external exam seasons, training of invigilation staff and acting as the main liaison point between the college and awarding bodies. They will act as the Line Manager for three full-time members of the Exams team and a large pool of casual invigilators.
The successful candidate will have significant administrative experience, strong planning and organisational skills and excellent communication skills. Experience of data entry and using information systems in a working environment will be essential and experience of working in a college or school context, especially an examinations office would be desirable.
The college runs six main examination periods each year:
• GCSE Maths and English external resits November
• Vocational (BTEC & CTEC) internal assessments December
• Vocational (BTEC &CTEC) external exams January - February
• A Level and GCSE internal assessments February
• A Level internal assessment April
• Summer external exams May – June
The post holder will be expected to work additional hours during the above periods, including early starts, for which time off in lieu will be granted.
This is a permanent full-time, all year round post commencing as soon as possible.
The salary banding for this post will be 19 – 22 which ranges from £36,564 – 39,957 per annum.
We offer an exceptional package of benefits to our staff, which for this post includes:-
• Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
• Pension - Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension scheme with 28.68% employer contribution or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff (if applicable), one of the most competitive on the market with an employer contribution of above 20% in most cases
• Staff well-being programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual flu vaccination
• Continual Professional Development
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• On-site parking
We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly and are committed to adding value to life at work wherever possible, as well as ensuring a strong sense of community, wider opportunities and mutual support exist in our workplace.
APPLICATIONS
Please do not submit a separate CV. Only information on the application form will be used in the selection process. Application forms can be downloaded from our website by clicking 'Apply Now'. Completed applications must be returned by 10pm on Sunday 15th February 2026.
Interviews will be held on Friday 27th February 2026. Full details will be emailed out to shortlisted candidates.
Please return all completed application documentation via e-mail only.Finally, I would like to thank you again for the time taken to consider joining our team here at WQE and in making an application if you decide this is the right step for you.Paul Wilson Principal