Bridge and PLC Manager

The Vale Academy; Brigg; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership Pathways

Financial Wellbeing

Holiday entitlement 35 days

Job summary

The Vale Academy in Brigg, North Lincolnshire, is appointing a Bridge and PLC Manager to join our Deep Support team on a permanent, full-time basis from November 2026. The role oversees both Bridge and PLC facilities and supports vulnerable students to overcome barriers to learning.

We are part of the Delta Academies Trust, a Trust focused on improving educational outcomes in deprived areas. The successful candidate will contribute to high standards of student welfare and learning through robust

Qualifications

• Oversee Bridge and PLC facilities to promote learning and welfare of vulnerable students.
• Lead and support students facing barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage both Bridge and PLC facilities within the academy.
• Support the Deep Support team to promote student welfare and learning outcomes.
• Refer to attached job description for essential criteria.

Job description

The Vale Academy are looking to appoint a Bridge and PLC Manager to join our academy in November 2026 on a permanent, full time basis.

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

Your new role

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 attached job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information about the role.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Your new school

The Vale is a successful and high achieving 11 to 18 academy which has an excellent reputation and an established trend of high student outcomes, which are consistently above those achieved nationally. Indeed, 2025 outcomes placed the academy first in the local authority with attainment at 4+ and 5+ in both English and Maths at 77% and 65% respectively and an attainment score of 51.6.

The academy is situated in Brigg, North Lincolnshire and serves a largely rural community. Brigg itself is a historic market town on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Many of our students travel a considerable distance to school.

We provide state of the art facilities and an outstanding learning environment for both students and staff. The Vale also offers an extensive and varied programme of extra-curricular activities to support a rich and rounded education, both within and beyond the classroom.

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.

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

CPD

At Delta Academies Trust, we’re committed to your ongoing development and supporting your ambitions, this includes our internal leadership development programmes - Leadership Pathways

Employee Benefits

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

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.