Bridge Manager; Temporary

Salary Grade: F Points 14 to 19 (£29,540 to £32,061 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £24,866.13.

Manor Croft Academy is seeking to appoint a Bridge Manager to cover maternity leave on a full-time temporary basis starting January 2026.

As the person overseeing both Bridge and PLC, you will work as part of the Deep Support team to promote the learning and welfare of vulnerable students and those who experience barriers to learning by supporting and leading the Bridge and PLC facilities within the academy. Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information.

Manor Croft Academy has been transformed in recent years and now boasts some of the best levels of progress across the region. Our learners demonstrate a relentless desire to succeed and show high levels of engagement, interest and resilience when learning new skills and knowledge. Behaviour and focus in classrooms are truly outstanding. Our leadership team was rated outstanding by Ofsted, and we continually reflect on our practice and that of the school as a whole to improve the learning experience for our learners.

You must be able to demonstrate the same level of passion and commitment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.

• Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab

• Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Temporary

• Other

• Primary and Secondary Education