Alva Academy, Clackmannanshire Pathways Coordinator
- Full time
- £23,000 – £25,000
- Clackmannanshire
- Closing 1st November 2021
- Advertised from 18th October 2021
- Contract: Fixed term 22 months
Role
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to realise their potential? Can you work in school as part of a dedicated national team to support young people to get the very best from the education system? If so, this role may be for you.
At MCR, our driving force is simple – that young people who are in, or on the edges of the care system, will have the same educational outcomes, career opportunities and life chances as any other young person.
MCR young people tell their stories far better than us. Hear them in their own words in these short films of young people who have participated in the programme, reflecting on how mentoring has helped them create better futures for themselves:
Their Stories - Mentoring through MCR Pathways
We have had a transformational impact in schools and local authorities across Scotland and are looking for a Pathways Coordinator to join our regional team in Alva Academy, Clackmannanshire. The successful candidate will primarily be based in Alva Academy, supporting and learning from existing teams. Within this role, you will be an integral part of the school community, liaising with education colleagues and external stakeholders, and delivering the programme to young people.
Alva Academy's vision is ambitious, challenging and ongoing and reflects the needs of the community and the expectations stakeholders have of their school. By sharing our vision and values we seek to gain the collective commitment of all staff, pupils, parents and the wider community to ensure that our young people develop the necessary skills for life, learning and work.
Application notes
To apply please visit our website
Closing Date: 1st November 2021 at 9am
Interviews: to be confirmed
Partnership & Mentor Recruitment Manager – North Region
- Full time
- £28,000 – £32,000
- North of Scotland
- Closing 12th January 2024
MCR Pathways is a national award-winning charity dedicated to addressing the long-standing inequality in education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances for young people in care and those on the edge of care and in need. Our in-school mentoring has proven to have profound impacts on young people; boosting their confidence, improving wellbeing and encouraging achievement and post-school progression. At present MCR mentors make and experience a life changing difference to over 5,000 young people from across the country.
We are looking for an outstanding Partnership & Mentor Recruitment Manager to cover our programme in the Highlands. The role will focus on forming leading partnerships with key public and private sector organisations to drive mentor recruitment.
You’ll establish a deeply personal service that inspires every partner, volunteer and individual to feel a hugely valued part of the MCR cause. This is exceptional relationship building and inspirational championing of the MCR cause in practice. You will be a motivated, committed, enthusiastic and resilient person with a strong and practical belief in addressing inequality.
There will be travel involved in this role so the successful candidate will have a driving licence and access to a car.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join MCR Pathways as our Chief Executive Officer. We’re looking for a visionary leader who can demonstrate a burning passion and unwavering commitment to helping young people unlock their potential whatever their circumstances. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO will lead and guide the organisation in its mission to improve equality of outcomes, job choices and life chances for care-experienced, vulnerable and otherwise disadvantaged young people.
Can you inspire our dedicated team to recruit volunteer mentors to reach even more young people from across the United Kingdom? You’ll need effective strategic planning skills, solid business acumen, financial management experience and be a confident spokesperson and promoter of MCR’s values and purpose.
Our recruitment pack contains detailed information about the role and the person specification. If you think you're the right person for the job we can't wait to hear from you. Please click below to find details of how to apply.
Outreach Parish Assisant
- Part time
- £27,443 – £31,024 pro-rata
- Granton Parish Church, Presbytery of Edinburgh and West Lothian
- Closing 9th January 2024
About Granton Parish Church
We are a community of ordinary people who want to know God and live our lives for him. As Christians our faith is rooted in Jesus Christ: both his teachings and example, and his living presence in our lives. We believe that the message of Jesus is still relevant today and has the power to change people’s lives. We aim to introduce people to Jesus so that they will:
•Know God intimately
•Follow God passionately
•Share God relevantly
Context of the role
The role of Outreach Parish Assistant is crucial in the development of the mission of Granton Parish Church to bring the Five Marks of Mission to the growing waterfront development within the existing parish serving Granton, Wardieburn and Royston in North West Edinburgh but drawing our congregation from across the city.
Responsible to:
Parish Minister once appointed but in the short term the Interim Moderator GPC
Purpose of Post:
•To assist the current ministry team with many aspects of work in a soon to be united parish which has a mixed demographic, with areas of deprivation and of regeneration. A particular focus for this post is outreach to new communities which include, as a priority, Granton Waterfront development.
•To help us fulfil our vision and deliver our mission plan.
•To be part of the ministry team of Granton Parish Church on Sundays and during the working week.
•To share with the minister and kirk session the responsibility for the spiritual growth of the church family
New Start Highland is looking for a technology graduate with an excellent understanding of digital solutions to take on the exciting and rewarding role of Graduate Business Information Co-ordinator. This post is under HIE’s Graduate Technology Placement Programme.
New Start Highland is an innovative organisation which creates opportunities for transformation in people’s lives. We offer a range of services and several commercial enterprises ranging from Removals to Furniture Retail. We are looking to maximise the benefits of digital technology. We want to develop a CRM spanning the full range of our activities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a self-driven, enthusiastic person who wants to grow, learn and be part of a positive work environment. You will become part of a forward thinking team. Eligibility for the Graduate Technology Placement Programme is essential.
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