Bridge Coordinator

Outwood Academy Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7JY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  3 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Role: Bridge Coordinator Academy: Outwood Academy Acklam Start Date: 01/09/2026 Salary (Actual Salary): £23,528-£24,303 Working Pattern: 35 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term time plus 5
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Salary (Actual Salary): £23,528-£24,303

What skills and experience we're looking for

Want to make a real difference to young people? We are seeking an organised, dedicated individual to manage ‘The Bridge’, our inclusion and support hub. Acting as the gatekeeper for this vital provision, you will coordinate tailored timetables, manage academic and behavioural resources, and work closely with teachers and the Inclusion Co-ordinator. If you are a proactive communicator who can collaborate effectively with students, parents, and external agencies to champion self-esteem and academic growth, apply today.

What the school offers its staff

Thank you for your interest in Outwood Academy Acklam.

As Principal, I'm incredibly proud of our GOOD-rated, vibrant, and diverse 11-16 academy in Middlesbrough. We have nearly 1,200 students who benefit from our spectacular building, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong, inclusive community.

Our energetic and passionate academic and pastoral teams are committed to making a significant impact. This is evident in our consistently improving student outcomes, including being the highest performing school in the town on the Fairer Schools Index with 'Well Above Average' progress. Everything we do is driven by our ACKLAM values.

We are an outward-facing school that celebrates diversity and widens opportunities for both our students and the community. Staff love working here, and we trust you will too. We encourage you to submit an application or come for a look around.

About the school

Outwood Academy Acklam, the first Outwood school in Teesside, has an enrollment of almost 1200 students each academic year. In its most recent assessment, it was recognized as a GOOD school.

The academy is a vibrant and diverse 11-16 academy. Our exceptional academic and pastoral teams are here to provide you with the necessary tools to make a significant and lasting impact on students. The academy offers effective care and support for students, particularly those with special needs, and with a strong emphasis on academic achievement, it provides the perfect environment for anyone dedicated to empowering their students.

Safeguarding notice

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.”

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Outwood Academy Acklam

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1185 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Outwood Academy Acklam website
• Email address: c.donnelly@acklam.outwood.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-acklam

Outwood Academy Acklam, which was the first Outwood school in Teesside, has almost 1200 students on roll. At its latest inspection, it was judged to be a GOOD school with OUTSTANDING leadership. We are a diverse and vibrant 11-16 academy, based in the friendly, north-east town of Middlesbrough.

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. In a beautiful setting, enjoy the state-of-the-art facilities that the academy has to offer.

We have a holistic and inclusive approach to the work that we do. The Academy has received accolades and external recognition, with the awarding of the Inclusion Quality Mark - Centre of Excellence, alongside the Carnegie ‘Gold’ Mental Health Award for the work we do to support our diverse and dynamic student body.

Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Acklam

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.donnelly@acklam.outwood.com.

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