Bridge Manager

Dyke House Sports and Technology College, Hartlepool, TS24 8NQ

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Part time, 15 hours per week, Thursday and Friday 8am – 4pm, 39 working weeks (paid weeks 45.942)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade 4, SCP10-12 (£28,608.00 - £29,542.00 FTE) Pro rata salary £10,246,69 - £10,581.23.

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Dyke House Academy, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of the barriers they face. As our Bridge Manager, you will be the heart of our "deep support" team, acting as a dedicated gatekeeper and advocate for vulnerable students and those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

You won’t just be managing a space; you will be creating a sanctuary for learning, growth, and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Hub Management: Serve as the gatekeeper for "the Bridge," coordinating lesson attendance and maintaining an up-to-date weekly timetable.
• Curriculum Support: Liaise with teachers to source subject-specific work and provide suitably differentiated materials for SEND students.
• Resource Development: Create specialized resources focused on anger management, behavior management, and social skills.
• Student Mentorship: Act as a primary point of contact for vulnerable students, helping them develop literacy, numeracy, ICT, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Inclusion Co-ordinator, parents, carers, and outside agencies like the Education and Welfare Officer (EWO).
• Progress Tracking: Oversee student records, contribute to reviews, and manage achievement initiatives to celebrate student success.

Who You Are

• Empathetic & Resilient: You have a passion for promoting the welfare of children and reinforcing their self-esteem.
• Organized: You can handle complex administrative tasks, from invigilating exams to managing individual student timetables.
• A Strong Communicator: You are comfortable providing regular feedback to colleagues and participating in wider Trust meetings.
• Duty-Bound: You understand the critical importance of GDPR, confidentiality, and safeguarding.

What the school offers its staff

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• High quality continuous professional development
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Dyke House Sports and Technology College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1293 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Dyke House Sports and Technology College website
• Email address: a.thompson1@northerneducationtrust.org
• Phone number: 01429 266377
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dyke-house-sports-and-technology-college-hartlepool

Arranging a visit to Dyke House Sports and Technology College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email a.thompson1@northerneducationtrust.org.

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