All staff must make a positive contribution to:
- the Catholic ethos of the College
- the College Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy;
- the pursuit of excellence and the highest standards of quality in all aspects of College life;
- their own professional development, in accordance with the needs of the College.
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To support the delivery of the effective administration of all internal and external examinations. The postholder will support full compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations
- The role combines operational exams administration with responsibility for the delivery of a full administration service for the HE+ Merseyside Consortium Hub
ADMINISTRATION OF EXAMS
- Ensure all examinations are conducted securely and in full compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements.
- Contribute to the full annual exams cycle, including:
- Candidate registrations and entries
- Invigilation planning and deployment
- Results release and post-results services
- Liaise with awarding organisations, staff and external agencies to ensure accurate and timely entries.
- Maintain accurate candidate records including UCI allocation and course data.
- Coordinate exam sessions, including preparation of rooms, seating plans and secure handling of exam papers.
- Manage exam clashes, special considerations and malpractice procedures in line with regulations.
- Support post-results services including reviews of marking, access to scripts and appeals.
- Ensure the safe receipt, storage and despatch of confidential materials.
- Lead on student communication regarding entries, timetables and results.
ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS AND INCLUSION
- Liaise with Learning Support staff to ensure appropriate provision is in place.
- Ensure students receive correct support in examinations and maintain accurate records.
DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS
- Ensure exam data integrity, consistency and compliance with GDPR principles.
- Develop examination reports using college systems
- Work with Manger/MIS/IT to develop and improve exam systems and processes.
COMPLIANCE, POLICIES AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of JCQ regulations and ensure College compliance.
- Contribute to and maintain required policies including:
- Malpractice and appeals procedures
- Data protection and safeguarding-related exam processes
- Support inspections and audits relating to examinations and data.
LINE MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
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Recruit, train and deploy invigilators to ensure effective exam delivery Coordinate with:
- Teaching staff and Heads of Department
- Provide guidance and training to staff on exam procedures and data systems.
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION
- Liaise with students, parents, staff and examination boards.
- Provide clear guidance on examination regulations, results and data reporting.
- Handle queries relating to exams, results and data in a timely and professional manner.
HE+ MERSEYSIDE HUB ADMINISTRATOR
The HE+ Merseyside Hub Administrator is the central point of contact for the consortium, working closely with the Head of High Achievers and HE+ Coordinator to support effective programme delivery.
- The role includes maintaining communication between the Cambridge Admissions Office, Carmel College, and partner schools and colleges, coordinating the annual cohort across the hub, and administering the organisation of in-college events and visits to Cambridge.
- The postholder also manages key administrative and financial processes, including travel costs, reimbursements, and invoicing.
OTHER
- To undertake administrative tasks appropriate to the role, including data entry, record keeping and correspondence.
- To attend meetings and complete mandatory training in accordance with the colleges meeting/training schedule
- To assist at the colleges Open Evenings / Consultation Evenings
- Each member of the College will take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and persons who may be affected by his/her omissions at work.
- To undertake any other duties as may be assigned commensurate with the grade and overall responsibility level of the post and as changing circumstances may require.
Closing date: 4pm on Wednesday 1st July 2026 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date)
Interview date: Interviews will be held on Monday 6th July 2026, shortlisted candidates will be contacted on Thursday 2nd July 2026.
Start date: 25th August 2026
Contract: Full time, Established, Term Time Only +1 week
Salary: Point 9-11, £26,818-£28,634 pa (actual payable £22,073.28 - £23,567.98 pa) depending on experience
Carmel College is a leading Catholic sixth form college located in St. Helens, Merseyside, specialising in Level 3 education. With a diverse student body of over 2,000, the college offers a comprehensive range of academic and vocational qualifications, catering for A Level and BTEC students, GCSE Maths and English Language resits, and a Level 4 Art Foundation course in partnership with the University of the Arts, London. The college also offers a wide variety of Foundation Degree courses at Level 5 in collaboration with The University of Liverpool. Furthermore, Carmel College maintains a well established Foundation Learning provision, offering Entry Level and Level 1 qualifications.
The college attracts students from over 100 schools across the region, with approximately 50% of students hailing from the St Helens and Knowsley boroughs, and the remainder coming from the wider Merseyside area. Carmel College is committed to providing a nurturing and academically rigorous environment, guiding students toward success in higher education and beyond.
As a respected member of the Sixth Form Colleges Association, the Maple Group (comprising 13 high performing sixth form colleges), and the Association of Catholic Sixth Form Colleges, Carmel College works collaboratively within its sector to deliver outstanding educational experiences. The college also partners with key organisations such as the Archdiocese of Liverpool School Improvement Trust to foster academic growth and community engagement.
Carmel College is proud to maintain formal partnerships with The University of Liverpool and University of the Arts, London, enhancing the educational pathways available to its students.
Our success lies in the fact that we recruit and retain excellent people who work exceptionally hard, driven by the Vision, Mission and shared values which underpin everything we do at the college.
At the heart of the Vision, Mission and shared values is the commitment to providing an outstanding sixth form education for our young people in a caring, Christian environment, one which makes a positive difference for these young people, improving their life chances and their life opportunities. In December 2024, the College was inspected and judged by Ofsted to be providing an Outstanding sixth form education for our young people. The college was also judged Outstanding in its denominational inspection carried out by the Archdiocese of Liverpool in February 2020.
We are incredibly proud to be an Outstanding college, providing an excellent sixth form education for our students, one which is reflected in the exceptional results they achieve and the exciting destinations to which they progress. Yet, as a proactive governing body and staff, we remain ever mindful of the need to challenge ourselves to strive for continuous improvement, to ensure that we always provide the very best sixth form education for the young people in the local community we serve.
We seek applicants with the vision, integrity and understanding of the Vision, Mission and values of a ‘Catholic College for the Community’, who will continue to drive our College forward. Our ideal candidate will be committed to build a future college that is vibrant, inclusive and provides a caring, Christian environment. We are looking for someone who will put staff and students at the centre of the work of the College, a College which prides itself on academic excellence and on delivering an outstanding sixth form college experience for young people.
