Temporary Learning Assistant (Foundation Learning)

Rated 'OUTSTANDING' during most recent Ofsted Inspection – January 2025 (full report attached)

Carmel College is a Catholic sixth form college that has an inclusive, thriving community. Personal qualities are highly valued and each student has the opportunity to reach their absolute potential.

Our Mission is to be a centre of educational excellence, opportunity, challenge and support within a caring Christian environment.

In 2024, the college was rated Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ and continues to provide excellence in teaching and learning to maintain these high standards. We're the No.1 sixth form in the North West for A*–A grades (The Times, Aug 2025) and ranked top 4 nationally for academic excellence.

Camel offers over 40 Level 3 courses including A Levels, BTECs and T Levels. We also deliver Foundation Learning courses and a range of Year-Zero degree courses in partnership with The University of Liverpool.

Our students are given every opportunity to progress, achieve and develop skills for the future. We provide outstanding academic and pastoral support as well as activities and opportunities through our Enrichment and High Achievers+ Programmes.

Quotes from Current Carmel Staff:

• I find Carmel s a really positive working environment with amazing staff and great students. I do love my job and enjoy coming to work.
• Autonomy and respect are given to staff regarding their own time management and workload.
• Staff are trusted and given respect to complete their jobs, we really feel supported.
• Clear communication of mission and ethos being at the heart of life at Carmel.

Staff Perks at Carmel College:

• Access to free college gym and weekly onsite fitness classes
• Access to high quality CPD and support to undertake appropriate professional qualifications and apprenticeships
• Access to independent financial advisors
• Annual flu voucher
• Annual staff health day
• Competitive defined pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling and wellbeing support
• Access to occupational health
• Free eye tests
• Free onsite parking
• Lieu time scheme
• New starter mentor scheme
• On-going community events & staff social events
• Promotion of a healthy work/life balance
• Staff support groups