Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision Lead - Bridge Manager

Salary: Band F (NJC point 16-19) Actual Salary: £21,164 - £22,234 per annum. *April pay award pending.
Contract: Permanent, term time only plus 3 days.
Hours: 30 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8:15am to 2:45pm.
Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026 at 9am.
Interview: Week commencing Monday 13th July 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We are seeking to appoint a Bridge Manager to strengthen the support provided to some of our more vulnerable Key Stage 3 and 4 students who experience barriers to accessing the full curriculum, including those related to mental health and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will lead and coordinate the Bridge provision, overseeing the planning, delivery, monitoring and quality assurance of personalised learning programmes and resources for students within the provision. This will include supporting successful reintegration into mainstream learning and ensuring provision is responsive to individual student need.

You will work collaboratively with staff, parents, carers and external agencies to coordinate support and secure positive outcomes for students. You will also ensure effective safeguarding practice is consistently upheld and that the wellbeing, engagement and progress of students remain central to all aspects of provision.

We are looking for an individual with a strong track record of working with young people, alongside the skills, experience and motivation to make a meaningful difference to vulnerable learners. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving outcomes and supporting the success of our most vulnerable students.

What the role involves in a nutshell:

• Provide targeted support for vulnerable students and those with SEND, promoting inclusion, improving attainment, and developing confidence, resilience and independence.

• Plan and deliver personalised learning programmes and targeted interventions to support student engagement, progress and achievement.

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Bridge provision, including resources and allocated budgets, to ensure effective and efficient delivery.

What you’ll get in return?

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In addition to this you will benefit from:

• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.

• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.

• Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.

• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all students.

• Free Parking.

• Additional holidays linked to service.

• Eye Care.

• Annual Flu Vaccines.

• Home & Technology Scheme.

• Rewards and discounts.

• GP Online and Prescription Service.

• Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.

• Lifestyle benefits & discounts.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions ahead of making a formal application, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Rebecca Gvozdenko, our Leadership Co-Ordinator via View email address on tes.com

If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application fully by clicking here before the deadline.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.