Role: Bridge Coordinator
Academy: Outwood Academy: Kirkby
Start Date: 01/09/2026
Salary (Actual Salary): £24,872 (Grade 6) SCP 12
Working Pattern: Full Time - 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time plus 5 days
Are you adept at managing supportive learning environments for students who face significant barriers to engagement? Join us as a Bridge Coordinator, where you will serve as the Gatekeeper and manager of the Bridge provision. This role is integral to the Deep Support team, focusing on re-engaging vulnerable students by providing tailored resources, developing study and social skills, and managing strategic behavioural interventions.
Welcome from the Principal:
Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Kirkby.
Situated near Nottingham and Mansfield, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child. As one of the newest academies in the Trust, we have already achieved significant progress: our outcomes are in the top 1% nationally for school transformations, with a progress score uplift of over 1.5 in just two years. We have also seen a 5.5% year-on-year rise in student attendance and are looking forward to moving into a brand-new state-of-the-art building.
Our incredible team is dedicated and passionate, motivated by the transformative power of education and a deep commitment to the community. We value collaboration, innovation, and a growth mindset to provide the best learning experience for every child.
As part of the Outwood Family, committed to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for making a real difference.
I look forward to meeting you.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Racheal Renshaw (HR Assistant) at r.renshaw@kirkby.outwood.com
You will efficiently manage the operations of the Bridge provision, coordinating lesson work for students by liaising directly with teaching staff and producing specialized resources (e.g., for Anger Management or Social Skills).
Key administrative duties include assisting the Inclusion Co-ordinator with special needs procedures and producing individual reduced timetables for students. You will administer and assess routine tests, invigilate exams, and act as a crucial point of contact for vulnerable students, the EWO, and parents. Furthermore, you will manage initiatives like the 'Behaviour for Learning' programme and SEN Raising Boys' Achievement.
We are looking for candidates who possess a Level 3 relevant qualification, or equivalent, in Education or Childcare. Essential experience includes working in a school environment and demonstrating knowledge of issues affecting students and young people and how to offer supportive assistance.
Key skills required are highly effective communication, excellent time management and organisation skills, and proficiency in using standard ICT packages. The ability to relate sympathetically to students and maintain strict confidentiality is essential.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:
Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.
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Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
We are an award-winning multi-academy education trust with passion, purpose and people at our heart. We manage 41 transformative primary, junior, secondary and Post 16 schools up and down the North of England, from Redcar to Nottinghamshire, each celebrating very different identities but driven by a shared vision. Each academy is individually shaped around the community and children it serves.
We’re incredibly proud of how far our kind, creative and talented teachers and support staff go to make life better for our pupils and their families. It’s why we have built such a leading reputation in education and taken failing schools to Ofsted-rated outstanding in a record amount of time.
We are committed to putting students first, raising standards and transforming lives.
