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.
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Thank You!
Bradford for Teaching
At the end of an extraordinary school year, time to reflect. And say thank you.
Evaluation Report
Bradford for Teaching
Bradford for Teaching evaluation report which reflects the breadth of activity developed since 2017, with a specific focus on activities since January 2019.
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.
Mind the gap: Education in COVID-19 world
BRADFORD FOR TEACHING
Over 100 teachers and school leaders logged on to a special Bradford for Teaching webinar on 24th June looking at how schools can identify and address the education gap caused by the national Coronavirus lockdown.
Introducing the Early Career Framework webinar
Bradford Teaching School Hub
Watch for our webinar to catch up with latest ECF developments and hear from the providers ready to support you this autumn.
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...
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
Governor, Trustee or Member of a #Bradford school/trust board? Free online School and Trust Governors Network Meeting, 4-5pm, 10th September via Zoom. Find our about our remit in supporting school improvement and teacher development #WeExceed https://t.co/m61qlWuBkK https://t.co/Hpn7QyHOL0
27/07/20
Why not join our online TSST MFL programme starting 27th August . It will provide you the opportunity to develop and feel confident to teach in your second language! #French #german #Spanish #Italian. https://t.co/gzpD6Zmjkv
23/07/20
Governor, Trustee or Member of a #Bradford school/trust board? Free online School and Trust Governors Network Meeting, 4-5pm, 10th September via Zoom. Find our about our remit in supporting school improvement and teacher development #WeExceed https://t.co/m61qlWuBkK https://t.co/HXgXXqTzCD
23/07/20
At the end of an extraordinary school year, time to reflect. And say thank you. #thankyouteachers #thankateacher #bradfordteaching #bradford @BradfordOppArea @educationgovuk @TeachingSchHub https://t.co/GNFXm8i0mv
17/07/20
At the end of an extraordinary school year, time to reflect. And say thank you. #thankyouteachers #thankateacher #bradfordteaching #bradford @BradfordOppArea @educationgovuk @TeachingSchHub https://t.co/GNFXm8i0mv
17/07/20
Give your RQTs the opportunity to thrive and embed excellence in their practice by accessing quality support and continued training. Further details below: https://t.co/Kff8nWPXmS #WeExceed @exceedacademies https://t.co/Ip3jyAZN2D
13/07/20
As we near the end of the academic year, let your teachers know how much you’ve appreciated their support during this challenging time. Send a free, personalised #ThankaTeacher e-card 📚👇 https://t.co/fSpF8ytaaT @UKThankATeacher https://t.co/2Ey0ea45ew
12/07/20
The first 'School Improvement and Teacher Development Newsletter' from @TeachingSchHub. NPQs, ECF, free masterclasses and more. Download it now: https://t.co/JLW7cfsaiE #Bradford #EduTwitter @BradfordTeach @BradfordOppArea #WeExceed https://t.co/nixUuNorFo
11/07/20
It’s our remote ITT induction day! It’s fantastic to connect with our new trainees who are ready to make a difference where it matters the most! Welcome to @DixonsAcademies! We’re privileged to be part of your journey. https://t.co/Ek9OYzROH4
09/07/20
Congratulations to the class of 2020, who today have formally gained their award of QTS. Good luck for the future. #educationchangeslives
09/07/20
Thanks @commahound for a fantastic session on why teaching is the greatest job in the world. @DixonsAcademies @LeedsTrinity #ITT https://t.co/7c8igMp6gv
09/07/20
The first 'School Improvement and Teacher Development Newsletter' from @TeachingSchHub. NPQs, ECF, free masterclasses and more. Download it now: https://t.co/JLW7cfsaiE #Bradford #EduTwitter @BradfordTeach @BradfordOppArea #WeExceed https://t.co/GKZJzzoJEt
07/07/20