Bridge Coordinator

Job description / Role

Job overview

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only plus 5 days
To start as soon as possible

About the academy

Outwood Academy Ormesby can be found in the town of Middlesbrough in the north-east of England. Our goal is to continuously improve and become a leading academy in the region.

Through strong leadership, we empower our staff to excel and ensure that students receive the best possible education and outcomes. The academy provides an excellent environment for professional development and making a positive impact on the lives of students in the area.

At our academy, we have highly trained staff and effective safeguarding measures in place to support all staff members. Additionally, the senior leadership team and staff work together effectively to ensure that all students are actively engaged in their education.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Inclusion Team as a Bridge Coordinator.

As a Bridge Coordinator you will be responsible for coordinating the bespoke provision within the academy. Joining an established Inclusion Team, you will promote the learning and welfare of vulnerable students with the aim of reintegrating them back into the classroom.

You will be supported by senior leaders and other pastoral staff within the academy to manage the provision and provide appropriate and personalised support for individual students and groups.

While this can be a challenging role, this is one of the most rewarding positions within our academy, with excellent career progression and continuing professional development available.

Additional information

When completing your application, please give due regard to the attached job description and person specification. Please note that all of the essential criteria listed on the person specification will be used to shortlist candidates for interview. If you do not demonstrate and/or evidence that you meet all of the essential criteria elements, you will not be selected for an interview.

Closing date: Midday on 15 October 2025.
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

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.