The posting
Job Description
Role: Bridge Coordinator
Academy: Outwood Academy Foxhills
Start Date: 30/11/2026
Salary (Actual Salary): £24,304 to £25,105 (Grade 6, SCP 12-14)
Working Pattern: Part Time, 35 hours per week
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:
I am proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Foxhills in Scunthorpe, a specialist in transformative education and a proud member of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust.
We are an 'Outstanding' rated school by Ofsted, recognised as one of the highest performing in the Local Authority. Our relentless pursuit of first-class learning ensures our students make, on average, over half a grade more progress across all subjects than students nationally.
What truly sets us apart is our incredible, dedicated team. They are motivated by a shared belief in the transformative power of education and a commitment to our vibrant community. We value collaboration, innovation, and a growth mindset.
We empower our staff to do their best work, supported by outstanding training and CPD. If you share our passion for making a real difference and want to shape the next stage of your career, we would be delighted to welcome you. I look forward to meeting you.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Sarah Surfleet, HR Assistant at [email protected]
Responsibilities
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.
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Qualifications
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.
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About Us
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.



