Description
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.
The person appointed would be expected to:
* Make a positive contribution to the day-to-day functions of the IT Services (ITS) and Management Information Systems (MIS) Teams
* Support the work of the IT Services Team by providing first line support to staff and students in relation to account administration and other college wide resources
* Ensure scheduled database processes and procedures are fully working, checked and remediated if/when necessary
* Maintain relevant software components in relation to data systems, ensuring system health
* In conjunction with the Head of IT and MIS Manager, develop and implement the policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving the integrity and security of college data and reports
* Follow cyber security best practice and GDPR regulations relating to data systems
* Support the work of the MIS Team by developing and maintaining the database structures that underpin the College’s day-to-day business:
1. Develop warehousing tables to drive the roll-out of Power BI reporting cross-college
2. Ensure SQL views are fit for purpose, providing fixes and innovating new solutions where appropriate
3. Write SQL scripts to help maintain the flow of student-based information to and from our proprietary software systems (Civica College Management and CEDAR)
* Work with the MIS Manager to identify and develop cross-college processes, relating to data and work flow, which optimise the use of data and reports by staff
* Take a lead in the roll-out of the College’s new virtual learning environment (VLE), helping departments to develop, populate and maintain their own sections of the site
* Configure and install/upgrade software, applications and tools, ensuring they are fully tested before deployment
* Provide technical support to staff on college systems and reporting
* Develop and support college systems in accordance with the strategic direction of the College
* Demonstrate an awareness of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), and support the evaluation, safe adoption and appropriate use of AI tools within the College environment
1. Assist in assessing AI-based systems for suitability, security, data protection and educational value
2. Support staff in the effective and responsible use of AI tools where appropriate
3. Contribute to the development of guidance and best practices relating to AI usage in line with college policies and safeguarding requirements.
* To attend meetings and complete mandatory training in accordance with the College’s meeting/training schedule
* To assist at the College’s 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
Contract and Salary Information
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 1st June 2026, we reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date.
Start date: 25th August 2026
Contract: Established, part time 21.6 hours per week, all year round. Hybrid working would be considered.
Salary: Point 27 – 29, £45,267 to £47,497 per annum (actual payable £27,160.20 to £28,498.20 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.