MCR Pathways Programme Coordinator

Callerton Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 4JQ

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Upon completion of pre-employment checks

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,403 - £27,254 FTE (actual salary £24,676.65 - £25,472.00) Pending pay award

MCR Pathways Programme Coordinator job summary

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

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplecallerton@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

We do not accept CV's. If you attach a CV to you application this will not be considered as part of the recruitment process.

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Callerton Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 684 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Callerton Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/callerton-academy

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