Mentoring & Aspirations Coordinator (MCR Pathways Programme)

Mentoring & Aspirations Coordinator (MCR Pathways Programme)

37 hours per week | Term time + 4 weeks

Salary: SCP12 (£25,936 actual salary)

Start date: ASAP

This is not just a job — it’s a chance to change the trajectory of a young person’s life.

Macmillan Academy is seeking a passionate, driven and emotionally intelligent individual to lead our in-school delivery of the MCR Pathways programme — a nationally recognised initiative supporting vulnerable young people to realise their full potential.

Learn more about MCR here – https://mcrpathways.org/

About the role

You will work directly with some of our most disadvantaged students, building powerful relationships that raise confidence, aspiration and achievement.

At the heart of the role is connecting young people with volunteer mentors and ensuring those relationships thrive.

You will:

• Build trusted, consistent relationships with students across Years 7–11
• Deliver engaging group sessions to develop confidence and aspiration (particularly in Years 7 & 8)
• Recruit, train and support volunteer mentors from the local community
• Act as the key link between students, mentors and the school
• Track and celebrate student progress through meaningful data and stories

Who we are looking for

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people (education, youth work, mentoring, coaching or similar)
• Builds relationships quickly and authentically
• Is organised, proactive and resilient
• Believes deeply in the potential of every young person
• Wants a role with real purpose and visible impact

You do not need to be a teacher — but you do need energy, empathy and determination.

Why this role matters

The MCR Pathways programme has a proven track record of:

• Improving attendance, behaviour and attainment
• Raising aspirations and Post 16 destinations
• Transforming life chances for disadvantaged young people

You will see the difference you make every single day.  Read more about the impact of MCR here – https://heyzine.com/flip-book/55e314ea42.html

About us

Macmillan Academy is a high-performing 11–18 academy in Middlesbrough, rated Good by Ofsted, with over 1,500 students including a thriving sixth form.

We are proud of both our academic outcomes and our commitment to providing a truly holistic education.

Visit our website for more information – https://www.macmillan-academy.org.uk/

What we offer

• A highly rewarding role with genuine impact
• The opportunity to work with a nationally recognised charity programme
• Experience that can lead to careers in teaching, pastoral leadership or youth services
• A supportive and ambitious school environment

Application details

Closing date: Monday 27 April 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews: To be confirmed

To apply, please visit our website https://vacancies.endeavour-academies.org.uk/ and download an application form.  Completed application forms should be returned to Liz Hill, Human Resources, Macmillan Academy, Stockton Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4AG or by email to recruitment@macademy.org.uk.

Macmillan Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and online search.

This school is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all and ensuring that all stages of the recruitment and selection process are free from unlawful discrimination and bias.  Recruitment and selection procedures may be monitored to ensure that applicants are not being discriminated against on the grounds of any protected characteristic; sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity.