Train to teach
Bradford is a great place to train to become a qualified teacher. Find the right teacher training course for you in Bradford.
Your first teaching job
Build your career in Bradford. There are lots of opportunities to join us if you are looking for your first job.
Career planning
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...
Research puts Bradford schools on the international map
Born in Bradford
One of the largest research studies in the world is helping teachers and academics develop revolutionary new approaches to child development in Bradford and beyond.
Research roadshow puts parents in the spotlight
Bradford Research School
Teachers from across Bradford can hear about the latest evidence-based parental engagement techniques at one of a series of targeted research roadshows across the city.
Book Now: Teacher Retention Summit 2019: Using Evidence to Improve Teacher Retention
Bradford for Teaching
Exploring the evidence around teacher retention to help school leaders create or refine their own teacher retention strategy, to keep more high quality teachers in the profession for longer.
Bradford literacy scheme engages dads in child's learning
The National Literacy Trust Hub in Bradford runs sessions for fathers and their children to emphasise the importance of literacy development.
Cash incentives for Bradford early career maths and physics teachers
Receive an extra £2,000 of support during the early years of your classroom careers
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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.
Research-led Development and Progression
We are committed to evidence-informed practice in all our schools. We want every teacher in Bradford schools to have access to the latest knowledge in teaching and learning.
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/ The importance of leadership in raising standards
Star Leadership Lecture
20th June 2019, 16:30 to 18:30
Train to teach/ BDAT ITT information Event
BDAT, 2nd Floor, Jade Building, Albion Mills, Albion Road, Bradford BD10 9TQ
25th June 2019, 16:00 to 17:30
Train to teach/ The importance of leadership in establishing school culture.
Star Leadership Lecture
26th September 2019, 16:30 to 18:30
Train to teach/ Bradford for Teaching: Teacher Retention Summit 2019
Using Evidence to Improve Teacher Retention
4th October 2019, 8:30 to 16:00
Train to teach/ The centrality of the quality of teaching.
Star Leadership Lecture
12th December 2019, 16:30 to 18:30
Train to teach/ The value and use of assessment
Star Leadership Lecture
16th January 2020, 16:30 to 18:30
Train to teach/ The role of accountability and performance management in successful schools.
Star Leadership Lecture
19th March 2020, 16:30 to 18:30
Train to teach/ The importance and quality of communication and consultation.
Star Leadership Lecture
30th April 2020, 16:30 to 18:30
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...
Passionate Y1 Teacher
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School
Required for: J September 2019
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: MPS/NQT
Headteacher (Interim)
St Mary's and St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Required for: J September 2019
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: L16 — L21
Nursery Teacher
Beckfoot Nessfield Primary School
Required for: J September 2019
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: MPS
Teacher
Beechcliffe Special School
Required for:
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: Salary to be confirmed dependent on experience (MPS/UPS + 1 or 2 SEN points)
KS2 Class Teacher (initially in Year 5)
Thackley Primary School
Required for: J September 2019
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: MPS
Class Teacher
Shipley CE Primary School
Required for: J September 2019
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: MPS
Key Stage 2 Teacher
Thorpe Primary School
Required for: J September 2019
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: MPS
Primary Co-Teacher
Dixons Allerton Academy
Required for: J August 2019
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: £16,221
History Teacher
Laisterdyke Leadership Academy
Required for: J September 2019
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: £23,720 to £39,406 per year
Headteacher
St William's Catholic Primary School
Required for: J September 2019
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: Range L12 - 18 (£52,414 - £60,755)
Teacher of Science
Beckfoot Thornton Academy
Required for: J September 2019
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: MPS/UPS
Head of School
Rainbow Primary School
Required for: J September 2019
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: L15-L19
Class Teacher
St Matthew's CE Primary School
Required for: J September 2019
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: _
Outstanding UKS2 Teacher
Eastwood Community School
Required for: J September 2019
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: Main scale or UPS depending on experience / skills
Primary Teacher
Worth Valley Primary School
Required for: J September 2019
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: MPS
Classroom Teacher
Beckfoot Phoenix Primary Special School
Required for: J September 2019
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: NQT/MPS/UPS plus 1 SEN allowance
Class Teacher
Our Lady & St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Required for: J September 2019
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: MPS/UPS - (Starting salary dependent on experience
Full-time Teacher for Foundation Stage
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Required for: J September 2019
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: MPS
Teacher (Year 5/6)
Sandy Lane Primary School
Required for: J September 2019
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: MPS 1 – MPS 6
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
Beckfoot Upper Heaton School hosts and wins awards https://t.co/ASZEGVfaLB
16/06/19
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15/06/19
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13/06/19
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13/06/19
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13/06/19
Westminster needs new ideas to boost opportunity across the UK. I heard from @PwCYorksNE & @BradfordOppArea team… https://t.co/I6sQbPLsEC
09/06/19
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12/06/19
#beinspired Research puts Bradford schools on the international map. The Born in Bradford study is tracking the hea… https://t.co/N4S324jug1
12/06/19
The importance of leadership in raising standards with Sir Michael Wilshaw and special guests @amcanning… https://t.co/PxwkO2U6al
12/06/19
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12/06/19
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11/06/19
Former Chief Inspector of Schools to speak to education leaders in Bradford https://t.co/RiwT7hKjLs
07/06/19