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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
More Applications to City’s Teaching Jobs
Bradford for Teaching
In 2020, Bradford schools received more applications for teaching jobs than they had the previous year, in a possible sign that the city is becoming more attractive to new teachers. That’s the finding from the annual evaluation report from Bradford for Teaching.
Globetrotting teacher puts down roots in Bradford
After 12 years teaching and training teachers internationally, 35-year-old Antonia O’Sullivan decided to fulfil a life-long ambition and return to the UK to train as a primary school teacher.
Thank You!
Bradford for Teaching
At the end of an extraordinary school year, time to reflect. And say thank you.
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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Vacancies...
NQT Class Teacher
Clayton St John CE Primary School
Required for:
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: TBC
HEAD OF CHEMISTRY
Ilkley Grammar School
Required for:
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: M1-UPR3 (TLR 2B £4,782 – plus up to a £1500 recruitment allowance for an exceptional candidate)
Outstanding KS2 Class Teacher
St Mary's and St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Required for:
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: MPS/UPS
Year 1 Class Teacher
Margaret McMillan Primary School
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Vacancy type: Full time Salary: Main Pay Scale 1 - 6, temporary, full time
Teacher in Charge of Resourced Provision
Worth Valley Primary School
Required for:
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: Salary negotiable – dependent on experience
Key Stage 2 Teacher ( Main Scale 3) to teach in our mixed Year 3/4 Class
Keelham Primary School
Required for: J January 2021
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: M3
Class Teacher for KS2 – 0.4 (FTC)
Frizinghall Primary School
Required for: J November 2020
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: MPS
Class Teacher for KS2 - Maternity Leave (FTC)
Frizinghall Primary School
Required for: J January 2021
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: MPS
Nursery Class Teacher – Temporary Maternity Cover
Hill Top CE Primary School
Required for: J November 2020
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: MPS (1-6)
Year 2/3 Class Teacher Maternity Leave Cover
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Shipley)
Required for: J January 2021
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: MPS / UPS
Maternity cover Key stage 2 teacher
St Winefride's Catholic Primary Academy
Required for: J November 2020
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: MPS
Deputy Head Teacher
St Paul's CE Primary School
Required for: J January 2021
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: L8 – L12
KS2 Class Teacher (part time)
The Coop Academy Parkland
Required for:
Vacancy type: Part time Salary: £24,373 - £40,490 per year (MPS - UPS + amazing benefits!)
Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages - Maternity Cover
Beckfoot Oakbank Academy
Required for: J January 2021
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: MPS / UPS
Headteacher
Keelham Primary School
Required for: J January 2021
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: L12 – L18 (£53,859 - £62,426 pa full time)
Class Teacher UKS2
Low Moor CE Primary School
Required for: J January 2021
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: MPS/UPS
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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
If you missed last night's T&A Virtual Bradford Education Awards you can watch it in full here >>> https://t.co/LFLBgYfmsy and you can see the full list of winners and nominees here https://t.co/hd4jpokPgB #TASchools2020 #bradfordteaching
25/09/20
T&A EDUCATION AWARDS: A virtual celebration of real achievements in Bradford schools https://t.co/PEC3FxQfLX It was a great night! #bradfordteaching #taschools2020
25/09/20
Build your career in Bradford. There are lots of opportunities to join us and make a real difference. https://t.co/H2NrOqwzNJ #bradfordteaching #teachingjobs #jobs #bradford #educationjobs #teaching https://t.co/CIEx0ILqsO
25/09/20
Be confident in your leadership approach. Funded by @BradfordOppArea we are offering Masterclasses on 'Understanding the Impact Covid has had on Behaviour' and how to 'Lead Teams in times of Uncertainty' Further details here: https://t.co/dat45sjn2O #WeExceed https://t.co/uqI7na6k6D
25/09/20
Great to watch the #taschools2020 tonight and cheer on the finalists from @WeAreBDAT and @BradfordForster - very proud of you all 😁🙌 -RWN
24/09/20
Congratulations to our Chair of Governors, Gareth Logan, for winning the @Bradford_TandA Education Awards Governor of the Year! We appreciate all the support he has given and continues to give to Thorpe. Well deserved! #taschools2020 #bradfordteaching https://t.co/QuUZJ2xd0C
24/09/20
Amazing work. Well done Vicky! https://t.co/xxBworQ6lI
24/09/20
Great night! Thankyou to all who attended tonight’s awards, and well done to all of the finalists & winners! And thankyou to ALL of our wonderful schools, staff and pupils in #bradford. You’re all amazing! @stevelowedms @Bradford_TandA #taschools2020 #bradfordteaching https://t.co/NFrWF9imzr
24/09/20
🌟🌟Super proud of our Team Eastwood ‘Community Involvement Award’ nominees Mrs Khan and Mrs Cowen for the dedicated contribution they make every day to our community & school. 🌟🌟#thankyou #teamwork #buildingbrighterfuturestogether https://t.co/Aw685eoTdZ
24/09/20
Thankyou #taschools2020 and @BradfordTeach for a great awards night. It was great the awards could take place virtually. Many congratulations to all nominees and winners. #teambradford #lotstocelebrate
24/09/20
Congratulations on nomination for School of the year #proudofBeckfootUpperHeaton and well done @ShirleyManor #TASchools2020 @B_UpperHeaton https://t.co/chUpHbHWcT
24/09/20
Well done Shirley Manor Primary School. School of The Year 🎉🎉 #TASchools2020 https://t.co/5yPU2nsZK7
24/09/20