MCR Pathways Programme Coordinator

Gosforth Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Job summary

Callerton Academy, in Newcastle upon Tyne, hosts the MCR Pathways mentoring programme in partnership with MCR Pathways. The Programme Coordinator will work with staff, mentors and external partners to deliver impactful activities for students.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, motivation, and supporting young people to reach their potential. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the school community, helping to run mentoring sessions, train volunteers, and coordinate programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people.
• Awareness and understanding of safeguarding and child protection duties.
• Positive, solution-focused attitude.
• Role model for motivation and resilience.
• Ability to present programme information and deliver prepared training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver the MCR Pathways mentoring programme within Callerton Academy.
• Work closely with staff, mentors and external stakeholders to facilitate activities.
• Deliver prepared training sessions to groups and monitor progress.
• Support safeguarding, wellbeing and progression of learners within the programme.

Skills

Experience with young people

Safeguarding awareness

Positive attitude

Role model for motivation

Training delivery

Understanding social issues

Job description

Callerton Academy
Bedeburn Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 4JQ

Your Role

We are excited to offer the position of MCR Pathways Programme Coordinator at Callerton Academy, working in partnership with our charity partner, MCR Pathways. At Callerton Academy, we are committed to ensuring that every young person can fulfil their potential, regardless of their background or circumstances. Through our partnership with MCR Pathways, an award-winning charity dedicated to helping the country's most vulnerable young people be defined by their talent and never their circumstances, we deliver a mentoring programme that has a profound impact on the confidence, wellbeing and post-school progression of our young people. As part of this programme, the MCR Pathways Programme Coordinator works closely with staff, young people, mentors and external stakeholders to facilitate and deliver the mentoring programme within the Academy. The successful candidate will become an integral member of our school community, working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to deliver this highly impactful programme to our young people.

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for:

• Experience of working with young people.
• Awareness and understanding of the principles of safeguarding and child protection duties.
• Positive, solution-focused attitude.
• Role model for motivation, commitment & resilience.
• Ability to display an understanding of social/welfare issues as they affect children, families and schools.
• Ability to present programme information & deliver prepared training sessions to groups.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A competitive salary- as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
• Generous annual leave
• Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated students
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
• A school with its community at heart
• Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.