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Our teachers and leaders are fully involved in the improvement and growth of the city’s schools. Fast track your career.
Be inspired in bradford...
Covid challenge brings out the best at inner city primary school
Woodside Primary School
A primary school in one of Bradford’s most deprived areas has used a combination of collaboration, pragmatism and imagination to thrive amid the chaos of the coronavirus lockdown.
#thankateacher Day
Wednesday 20 May is national “Thank A Teacher” day. Watch how Bradford’s children and young people have said thank you.
Early Career Framework: Free Webinars 17 & 18 June
Bradford Teaching School Hub
Are you a school leader with responsibility for NQTs? Are you ready to implement the new Early Career Framework in September? Register now for a free Bradford Teaching School Hub webinar to catch up.
#thankyouteachers
Here in Bradford, we asked some of our local children and young people what makes their teacher special to them.
Destination classroom
Bradford for Teaching
Becoming a teacher in Bradford has never been easier, thanks to the wide variety of different training routes now available in the city.
Bradford dividend...
We value good teaching and great teachers in Bradford. And we invest in them.
Student Loan Reimbursement
All eligible teachers in Bradford are able to apply for a reimbursement of their student loan payments made in the first ten years of their careers, starting from September 2018.
Support for newly qualified teachers
From 2020, all new teachers in Bradford will get special early access to additional benefits to support them in their first two years of teaching.
Chartered College of Teaching Membership
Bradford for Teaching has formed a special partnership with the Chartered College, to support the professional teaching community in our city.
Leadership Scholarships
Scholarship funding is available to support Bradford teachers seeking National Professional Qualifications (NPQS) to develop their career.
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Train to teach/ Early Career Framework (ECF): An introductory briefing
This online webinar will introduce the Early Career Framework (ECF) to Bradford's school and trust leaders.
18th June 2020, 16:00 to 17:00
Meet the teachers...
"I’m so proud to call myself a teacher"
HAFIZ, SCIENCE TEACHER - BRADFORD
"Bradford is changing and it's amazing to be part of those changes"
Emma, Primary School teacher - Bradford
"The fact that I've been able to make a difference is really valuable"
Maria, Languages teacher - Bradford
"We really do make a difference in this career"
Sean, Deputy Headteacher - Secondary - Bradford
Vacancies...
Early Years Teacher
Shipley CE Primary School
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: M1 - M6
Teacher of English
Co-op Academy Grange
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £23,720 to £39,406
Teacher of French (MFL)
Co-op Academy Grange
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £23,720 to £39,406
NQT KS1 Teacher
Rainbow Primary School
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: MPS
Teacher of Geography Maternity Cover
Beckfoot School
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £24,373 to £40,490
Key Stage 2 Teacher
St John The Evangelist Catholic Academy
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: MPS
534,300
Population of Bradford
£10 billion
9th largest economy of any UK city
153 languages spoken
by children at bradford schools
40
public parks in bradford
42% of population
is under 30
24% of the population
is under 16
1/3 of the population of bradford
are from minority ethnic backgrounds
32% growth in last 10 years
of city economy in bradford
fastest growing economy in Yorkshire
Second only to Manchester
A primary school in one of Bradford’s most deprived areas has used a combination of collaboration, pragmatism and imagination to thrive amid the chaos of the coronavirus lockdown. Read on >> https://t.co/XEmkffvrlp #beinspired #bradfordteaching #bradford #coronavirus
22/05/20
Are you a school leader with responsibility for NQTs? Are you ready to implement the new Early Career Framework in September? Register now for our FREE webinar to catch up with latest ECF developments. Register now >> https://t.co/zGUvCAmBiV @TeachingSchHub #bradfordteaching #ECF https://t.co/ROIGssJMpp
21/05/20
Are you a school leader with responsibility for NQTs? Are you ready to implement the new Early Career Framework in September? Register now for our FREE webinar to catch up with latest ECF developments. Register now >> https://t.co/zGUvCAmBiV @TeachingSchHub #bradfordteaching #ECF https://t.co/ROIGssJMpp
21/05/20
Are you thinking about a career in #teaching? We're still recruiting #secondary trainees for Sept 2020. Register here to attend our next remote @DixonsAcademies Teacher Training Information Event https://t.co/PsOWBLidZR
20/05/20
It’s #nationalthankateacherday and here @UAK1 we wanted to say a massive thank you to all of our staff! They’re working so hard during these unprecedented times #teamuak #journeytoamazing
20/05/20
Today is ‘Thank a Teacher Day’. We would like to thank all the staff at Woodlands, who continually strive to provide the best we can for all our pupils, going above and beyond, ensuring they are at the heart of everything we do. @WeAreBDAT https://t.co/9zGokmqh8i
20/05/20
The wonderful teachers in #Bradford are really changing lives and making a difference to the future of our city's young people. Thank you! #thankateacher #thankateacherday #bradfordteaching #HowWillYouSayThankYou #thankyouteachers @UKThankATeacher https://t.co/7ygnVjK0Qk https://t.co/7nO4GLFRdv
20/05/20
There are no words to say what this has meant to our staff. Our whole-hearted thanks go to all involved in this wonderful treat & also the fabulous video shared today. Our vision talks of creating a ‘loving community’ - together we have achieved this and so much more. @WeAreBDAT https://t.co/uoIjAMHNSP
20/05/20
Think you'd make a great teacher? Why not mark this #thankateacherday by taking the first step towards a career in #teaching. Train in N. & W. Yorks #primary & #secondary schools with https://t.co/1i0R7u75K0 @NLTSA @N_StarAT @BradfordTeach https://t.co/RhjbnWYYJi
20/05/20
A big THANKYOU to all our wonderful teachers and staff in #Bradford schools and around the country. You are amazing and make a real difference to our children's lives. #thankateacher #thankateacherday #bradfordteaching #HowWillYouSayThankYou #thankyouteachers @UKThankATeacher https://t.co/lkeNw4InRE
20/05/20
It's #nationalthankateacherday and we would like to say a special thank you to all our wonderful teachers and staff who have been going the extra mile to ensure our pupils remain safe, well and educated during the coronavirus pandemic. Thank you for all your efforts. #WeAreStar https://t.co/9wKJ64j2s5
20/05/20
We’re celebrating National #ThankaTeacher Day on Wednesday 20 May. #HowWillYouSayThankYou? 🙏👇https://t.co/SUi8SK44Q4 @UKThankATeacher #ClapForCarers https://t.co/HFYfVN6U6W
14/05/20