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.
To support the Examinations staff with the day-to-day operation of examinations. This activity may include:
- Assisting with setting up rooms by laying out stationery, equipment and examination papers in accordance with strict procedures.
- Closely following and enforcing exam procedures and regulations.
- Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in the exam room.
- Ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside the exam room.
- Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with procedures.
- Checking attendance during examinations.
- Recording details of late arrivals.
- Escorting candidates during the examination as required and supervising candidates whilst outside exam rooms.
- Escorting candidates on toilet breaks ensuring no unauthorised material is consulted and that examination regulations are observed at all times.
- Collecting, collating and delivering scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with strict procedures.
- Supervising candidates leaving the exam room ensuring that candidates do not remove equipment or stationery from the room without authorisation and ensuring that candidates leave the room in an orderly and quiet manner.
To asist Examinations staff with other examination processes. This activity may include:
- Assisting with the packing of examination papers, stationery (sometimes heavy) and equipment prior to the examinations and the delivery to and from rooms as appropriate.
- Assisting with the preparation of seating plans.
- Scribing for students in special circumstances.
Other:
- 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 acts or 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.
To attend meetings and complete mandatory training in accordance with the colleges meeting/training schedule
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Hourly rate £13.23 per hour plus holiday pay £1.59 per hour
This post is live throughout the year. If you are interested in applying to be an invigilator please complete the application form and when we are looking to appoint new invigilators to the team we will contact you.
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.
