Mentor Coordinator (Pastoral Leader)
Location: Middlesbrough, Cleveland, United KingdomAddress: Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 8RE, United Kingdom
Contract Type: PermanentHours: 37 hrs per week, 42 weeks per year (1 week either side of the summer holidays is essential)Start Date: September 2026Closing Date: 14th July 12 noonInterview Date: 21st JulySalary: NJC 12-15 £26,375 – £27,690 (actual) £28,598 – £30,024 (FTE) + well‑being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
What You’ll Do
- Build powerful, one‑to‑one relationships with young people across Years 7 to 11.
- Deliver inspiring group sessions to younger year groups (7-8) as part of their curriculum.
- Recruit, support and motivate volunteer mentors – real people making a real difference.
- Champion each young person’s talent, confidence and potential.
- Work closely with school staff and external partners to make the programme a valued part of the school community.
- Report any safeguarding concerns to the school’s DSL.
- Capture progress and outcomes of the young people engaged in the program.
What You’ll Bring
- Authenticity, empathy and a commitment to changing lives.
- The ability to engage young people and mentors with warmth, professionalism and persistence.
- A drive to see every young person achieve their full potential.
- Excellent organisational, data capture and planning skills.
What You’ll Gain
- A career with heart, meaning and tangible impact.
- The chance to be part of a nationally recognised movement.
- Daily rewards as you watch the lives of young people transform before your eyes.
About Lift Unity City
Lift Unity City is a thriving and diverse school in Middlesbrough, known for its sharp focus on student success. Awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted, we are proud of our supportive community and collaborative culture. Our school vision is simple, yet powerful – every student has the determination to succeed, a love of learning, pride in their school and a strength of character. Alongside excellent leadership and teaching, we help children to go on to lead successful and happy lives.
Who is Lift Schools
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission – to provide an excellent education to every child in every classroom, every day. We do this across each of our 59 schools, empowering our team to do their best work with the best leadership they’ve ever had.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
Safeguarding Statement
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Disability Confident Employer
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
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