Miss Mackay studied at the University of Birmingham and gained a BA (Hons) degree in Sociology. She then went on to study at Goldsmiths University of London and gained her Postgraduate Certificate in Education with a specialism in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Most recently, Miss Mackay completed her NPQ in Headship. Miss Mackay has worked at a number of schools in South London and first joined STEP Academy Trust and Heathfield Academy in 2015.