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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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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...
Mitigating the mental health impacts of COVID-19
Bradford Opportunity Area/Exceed Institute
A ground breaking development programme designed to help schools to support the social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) of pupils amid the COVID-19 pandemic has kicked off this month in Bradford.
New approach to teacher support drives award-winning transformation
Shirley Manor Primary
Overhauling the traditional role of Teaching Assistant (TA) has helped a Bradford primary school to scale the OFSTED assessment ladder and catapulted it to awards success.
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Bradford for Teaching
Be a face in our 20/21 campaign to recruit the best talent into teaching in our city.
Virtual Celebration to Recognise Achievements
Telegraph & Argus Education Awards 2020
The Bradford Schools Awards, postponed from March, are back – bigger and better online Thursday 24 September
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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"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 Photography and Art ( Maternity Cover)
Ilkley Grammar School
Required for: J February 2021
Vacancy type: Part time Salary: £25,714.00 - £41,604.00 Per Annum
Teacher of Technology (Any Specialism)
Beckfoot Oakbank Academy
Required for:
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: £25,714 - £41,604
English Progress Leader
Immanuel College
Required for: J January 2021
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: TLR 1b - £12,112
Class Teachers (Various Posts)
Brackenhill Primary School
Required for: J January 2021
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: Depending on Experience
Full time KS2 Class Teacher
St Francis' Catholic Primary School
Required for:
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: MPS
Full Time Class Teacher
Lapage Primary School and Nursery
Required for:
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: MPS
2 Part - Time Teachers
Hill Top CE Primary School
Required for:
Vacancy type: Part time Salary: M1 - M6
Class Teacher (suitable for NQTs)
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy
Required for:
Vacancy type: Full time 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
Tuesday will see the publication of the first playlists on our new #DixonsOpenSource YouTube channel. This is just the beginning for a resource that will grow over time with regular new content being added weekly. Click here to subscribe now: https://t.co/d6KRNSsc9y https://t.co/ihG5Na0PYP
25/10/20
Looking for a teaching post? Join us in Bradford. https://t.co/H2NrOqwzNJ #bradfordteaching #bradford #teachingposts #teaching #teachingcareers #teachingjobs
26/10/20
Thinking of a new career? Join us at our Virtual Teacher Training Recruitment Event on Tuesday 17th November at 1pm and find out about training to teach with the Beckfoot Trust. Sign up here https://t.co/cM8uVTCPKN #traintoteach @BeckfootTrust https://t.co/YpO7IcMsXA
22/10/20
National Tutoring Programme (NTP) workshop for Bradford schools 4-5pm 03/11/20. Free briefing and information event. Book your place now. #WeExceed @BradfordOppArea @BradfordTeach https://t.co/l6XS3Ow7FM
23/10/20
The @BradfordOppArea and @NTProgramme will be hosting an informative webinar - 'National Tutoring Programme (#NTP) workshop for #Bradford schools'. This is a FREE event to be held on Tuesday 3rd November 2020 / 4-5pm Register here: https://t.co/BhCHjIyFly https://t.co/nEhncNamlZ
22/10/20
A ground breaking development programme designed to help schools to support the social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) of pupils amid the COVID-19 pandemic has kicked off this month in Bradford. Read on> https://t.co/57wNaQR1Rn #bradfordteaching @Exceed_Inst @BradfordOppArea https://t.co/10ALDvadHD
23/10/20
We are looking forward to working with @NorthLightSCITT today for our shared subject days.
23/10/20
We are moving to @DixonsInstitute from Monday 2 November. Follow us there to find out about training to teach with Dixons and how you can make a difference where it matters most. We look forward to you joining us @DixonsInstitute. https://t.co/oH0sOJQthm
19/10/20
Our final week of the first half term - teachers and leaders have done magnificently so far despite outbreaks and bubbles closing. If you want to join us and and be magnificent, train with us. https://t.co/Ttoc6iPZnt @bcw_cat @BradfordTeach https://t.co/OG8Eix0xCu
19/10/20
Get into teaching and help shape the next generation in #Bradford. Applications are open now for local teacher training programmes starting 2021. Visit https://t.co/xkKLR5FJhL for advice on different routes into teaching. #bradfordteaching #traintoteach #teaching #teachertraining https://t.co/gSMkPJQlMX
20/10/20
Overhauling the traditional role of Teaching Assistant (TA) has helped a #Bradford primary school to scale the OFSTED assessment ladder and catapulted it to awards success. Read the story about @Sh1rleyManor and #beinspired >https://t.co/9n6j9AY3Lb #bradfordteaching @MITAproject https://t.co/y2QVCuyPUA
16/10/20
Applicants for Dixons Teacher Training 2021-22 can now go to UCAS to apply. Programme Provider 1EP. We look forward to receiving your application and hope you will be successful in joining @DixonsAcademies. https://t.co/a3dGaTtK3i
15/10/20