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Bradford is a great place to train to become a qualified teacher. Find the right teacher training course for you in Bradford.
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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...
This is why we teach. Join us.
Bradford for Teaching
There are lots of great opportunities to join us in Bradford - a city where you can really make a difference as a teacher.
Looking for your first teaching job in 2020?
Bradford Teaching
Take a look at Bradford. Here's what some potential recruits thought when they visited our schools.
Student summit hailed a huge success
Bradford for Teaching
Hundreds of Bradford’s trainee teachers converged in the city centre last week for an event designed to inspire them to pursue their future career in local schools.
Chartered College of Teaching Membership
Bradford Dividend
Bradford for Teaching has formed a special partnership with the Chartered College, to support the professional teaching community in our city. Full membership fees discounted.
Busman’s holiday for the teachers of tomorrow
Bradford for Teaching
Hundreds of trainee teachers are being given bus tours around Bradford schools
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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involved...
Train to teach/ Parental Engagement Conference
Exceed SCITT and Teaching Schools
29th January 2020, 9:00 to 15:30
Train to teach/ Headteacher Masterclass 5: Effective school governance
Exceed SCITT and Teaching Schools
5th February 2020, 13:00 to 15:30
Train to teach/ Headteacher Masterclass 5: Effective school governance
Exceed SCITT and Teaching Schools
7th February 2020, 13:00 to 16:00
Train to teach/ Headteacher Masterclass: Successful Difficult Conversations (AM + PM SLOTS AVAILABLE)
Exceed SCITT and Teaching Schools
12th February 2020, 9:00 to 16:00
Train to teach/ Recruitment Fair BDAT Primary Schools
Wednesday, 12th February
12th February 2020, 16:30 to 18:45
Train to teach/ Headteacher Masterclass 6: Developing your leadership narrative
Exceed SCITT and Teaching Schools
18th March 2020, 13:00 to 16:00
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/ Headteacher Masterclass 6: Developing your leadership narrative
Exceed SCITT and Teaching Schools
24th March 2020, 13:00 to 16:00
Train to teach/ T&A Bradford School Awards
Aagrah Mid Point, Bradford
26th March 2020
Train to teach/ The importance and quality of communication and consultation.
Star Leadership Lecture
30th April 2020, 16:30 to 18:30
Train to teach/ BEINSPIRED2020: Bradford Sings! School Choirs Rock St George’s
St George’s Hall, Bradford BD1
15th June 2020, 19:00 to 21:15
Train to teach/ BEINSPIRED2020: Debate - Is our school curriculum fit for the digital age
LocaliQ digital agency of the Telegraph and Argus Digital Revolution Debate
16th June 2020, 16:00 to 17:30
Train to teach/ BEINSPIRED2020: Debate - Could Edtech be transformational? Or does it just get in the way of good teaching?
The TES Institute Innovators’ Debate
17th June 2020, 16:00 to 17:30
Train to teach/ BEINSPIRED2020: You’ve Taught It – But Did They Get It?
In association with the Bradford Research School.
18th June 2020
Train to teach/ BEINSPIRED2020: Debate - Whatever Happened to Social Mobility?
The PwC Leaders’ Debate
18th June 2020, 16:00 to 17:30
Train to teach/ BEINSPIRED2020: Leaders of the Future: Dare to Dream
Bradford Hotel, Hall Ings, BD1 5SH
19th June 2020, 8:00 to 16:00
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...
Teacher of Maths
Belle Vue Girls' Academy
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: MPS
Teacher of English
Belle Vue Girls' Academy
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: MPS
Outstanding Class Teacher
St Mary's and St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: MPS/UPS
Class Teacher for Key Stage 1
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy (Keighley)
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: Open for discussion
Teachers
Chellow Heights Special School
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: Main Scale M1 to M6
Director of Learning - English
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3
Science Teacher
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy
Required for:
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: Main pay range 1 to Main pay range 6
Main pay range 1 to Main pay range 6
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: Main pay range 1 to Main pay range 6
Assistant Headteacher
Beckfoot Oakbank Academy
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: Lead Practitioners range 12 to Lead Practitioners range 16
Deputy Headteacher
Beckfoot Oakbank Academy
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: Lead Practitioners range 21 to Lead Practitioners range 25
Teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition
Bradford Forster Academy
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3
Ks1 Maternity Cover
High Crags Academy
Required for: J April 2020
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3
Head of Geography
Beckfoot Thornton Academy
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: £24,373 to £40,490 per year
UKS2 Teacher
Cavendish Primary School
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3
Assistant Faculty Leader of Design
Beckfoot School
Required for: J June 2020
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3
UKS2 Teacher
Knowleswood Primary School
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3
Director of Learning - Humanities & Sports (with Geography specialism)
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3
Director of Learning - English
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3
Science Teacher
Beckfoot Upper Heaton School
Required for:
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3
Lower Key Stage 2 Teacher
Sandal Primary School and Nursery
Required for:
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: M1 - UPS3
Headteacher
Oxenhope CE Primary School
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: L13 – L19
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
Make #2020 the year you really make a difference to your life and the lives of our children. #TraintoTeach for a rewarding career in #Bradford. https://t.co/HM5hVt9cmt #bradfordteaching #getintoteaching #teach #careers #career #careerchange #newcareers #teaching https://t.co/m95XNcCWoI
24/01/20
What 7 things do the best teacher training applications include? 🤔https://t.co/GnOaCID5ZU @UoB_TE https://t.co/rAgBhzVxgY
24/01/20
NEW! Improving Mathematics in the Early Years and Key Stage 1, the new maths guidance from the @EducEndowFoundn, provides schools with 5 recommendations for early years and KS1 maths: https://t.co/9jtWzKMUso https://t.co/1m0X0PecuT
24/01/20
Book now! #MASTERCLASS Improving #literacy in Secondary Schools, 24th February 2020, @UAK1 12.30pm - 3:00pm shine@northernlightstsa.org @BradResearchSch @BradfordTeach https://t.co/rW5T3wQtIJ
23/01/20
There are lots of great opportunities to join us in Bradford - a city where you can really make a difference. Check out the latest teaching and leadership vacancies on our website >> https://t.co/rN5UuDeIHS #bradfordteaching #TeachingJobs #edutwitter #Bradford #teaching https://t.co/uj3oWLEdfY
22/01/20
This is why we teach. Join us in Bradford. https://t.co/gFCkY474Ar #bradfordteaching @BradfordOppArea @getintoteaching @bradfordmdc @SchoolsWeek @tes @GuardianEdu @TesGlobalCorp @BradfordTandA @educationgovuk @BradResearchSch @CareersBradford @GavinWilliamson @Tes_Institute https://t.co/3EAtMQ3q3T
17/01/20
Improving #literacy in secondary schools - CPD for teachers in Keighley & beyond on 24 Feb 2020 at @UAK1 12.30 - 3pm. shine@northernlightstsa.org to book masterclass in evidence-based practice. @skiptongirls @N_StarAT https://t.co/h6kqJ27YYv
22/01/20
We have set out our proposals to raise teacher starting salaries to £26k from this Sept, rising to £30k by Sept 2022 – the biggest sustained uplift to teacher pay since 2005 👨🏫 💰 👉 https://t.co/hcjU5qS8Ct https://t.co/dPJ4mRSV52
21/01/20
1 Day to go!! It's not too late to sign up for our Beckfoot Trust Recruitment Event, Wednesday 22nd January 4.00-5.30pm. Whether you are thinking of training to teach, or looking for your next role come along and meet the team. @BeckfootTrust https://t.co/MPr2MyFo3E https://t.co/4EUmw95ZOk
21/01/20
Want to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of your SEND provision? NEW @EducEndowFoundn trial recruiting secondary schools NOW: https://t.co/L9AGRcReS8 https://t.co/AtZ1R6dHfr
20/01/20
We are recruiting! Teachers in English and Maths required for September 2020 - see our website for further details https://t.co/sXUcZQvkQU @BVGAcademy @WeAreBDAT https://t.co/DgE18xV6KH
19/01/20
Inspire us so we can inspire others about Bradford schools. Send us stories of inspiration, innovation and success from your school. Maybe it's something you’re doing or someone who makes an exceptional contribution. We’ll use the best ideas to report on. DM us. #bradfordteaching https://t.co/BpsWnvxT3p
17/01/20