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...
Tech to teaching for career changer Will
Exceed SCITT
Read Will Morris's story, who starts as an NQT at Bradford’s Horton Park Primary in September.
Covid challenge brings out the best at inner city primary school
Woodside Primary School
Read how a primary school in one of Bradford’s most deprived areas has thrived amid the chaos of the coronavirus lockdown.
Early Career Framework: Free Webinars 17 & 18 June
Bradford Teaching School Hub
Are you a school leader with responsibility for NQTs? Are you ready to implement the new Early Career Framework in September? Register now for a free Bradford Teaching School Hub webinar to catch up.
#thankateacher Day
Wednesday 20 May is national “Thank A Teacher” day. Watch how Bradford’s children and young people have said thank you.
#thankyouteachers
Here in Bradford, we asked some of our local children and young people what makes their teacher special to them.
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/ Early Career Framework (ECF): An introductory briefing
This online webinar will introduce the Early Career Framework (ECF) to Bradford's school and trust leaders.
18th June 2020, 16:00 to 17:00
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...
Year 5 Teacher
Merlin Top Primary Academy
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Part time Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and competencies
KS2 Teacher
Lower Fields Primary Academy
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: Salary (FTE): MPR 1 - £24,373.00 to UPR 3 - £40,490.00 Salary subject to pro-rata
Science Teacher
Tong Leadership Academy
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Full time Salary: MPS/ UPS
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
Are you a school leader with responsibility for NQTs? Are you ready to implement the new Early Career Framework in September? Register now for our FREE WEBINAR on 17/18 June for latest #ECF developments> https://t.co/NWJtTwv4Wu @TeachingSchHub @BradfordOppArea #bradfordteaching https://t.co/W4nHmVthBh
02/06/20
FREE WEBINAR: How will we close the gap for disadvantaged children, post-Covid 19? For any school leader or teacher rethinking their curriculum delivery. 24 June, 11am. Contributors: @MaryMyatt @natalieperera1 @CrausbyLisa REGISTER NOW>https://t.co/Cp7mHXcNKo #bradfordteaching https://t.co/a8qDPvC5EZ
03/06/20
FREE WEBINAR: How will we close the gap for disadvantaged children, post-Covid 19? For any school leader or teacher rethinking their curriculum delivery. 23 June, 11am. Contributors: @MaryMyatt @natalieperera1 @CrausbyLisa REGISTER NOW>https://t.co/wNR35WQGZt #bradfordteaching https://t.co/rK1e5LRI7B
03/06/20
NEW: School closures as a result of Covid-19 will widen the attainment gap between disadvantaged children and their peers, likely reversing the progress made since 2011, according to a new EEF rapid evidence review. https://t.co/tv6Idjz4zL
03/06/20
Are you a school leader with responsibility for NQTs? Are you ready to implement the new Early Career Framework in September? Register now for our FREE WEBINAR on 17/18 June for latest #ECF developments> https://t.co/NWJtTwv4Wu @TeachingSchHub @BradfordOppArea #bradfordteaching https://t.co/W4nHmVthBh
02/06/20
City’s key role in national schools improvement drive: @TeachingSchHub https://t.co/bXP5QjT44c #WeExceed @copthornesch @exceedacademies https://t.co/2eZOp0BhAk
01/06/20
Tech to teaching for career changer Will https://t.co/WHTGAqWebN @BradfordTeach #WeExceed @exceedacademies @BradfordOppArea @ExceedSCITT
01/06/20
Train to #teach with @DixonsAcademies. It’s not too late to register for our remote Information Event on Wednesday here: https://t.co/PsOWBLidZR https://t.co/KQSoVkTgBG
01/06/20
Are you a school leader with responsibility for NQTs? Are you ready to implement the new Early Career Framework in September? Register now for our FREE WEBINAR on 17/18 June for latest #ECF developments> https://t.co/o7QwNToCnP @BradfordTeach @BradfordOppArea #bradfordteaching https://t.co/eVzNcz7hEo
01/06/20
Change Career and Teach. Will is embarking on a completely new chapter in his working life as a newly qualified teacher in #Bradford. Read his story> https://t.co/WJrujE5qe2 #bradfordteaching @ExceedSCITT #traintoteach #careers #getintoteaching #NQT @getintoteaching #careerchange https://t.co/7ZIy03eXKs
29/05/20
Change Career and Teach. Will is embarking on a completely new chapter in his working life as a newly qualified teacher in #Bradford. Read his story> https://t.co/WJrujE5qe2 #bradfordteaching @ExceedSCITT #traintoteach #careers #getintoteaching #NQT @getintoteaching #careerchange https://t.co/7ZIy03eXKs
29/05/20
Are you a school leader with responsibility for NQTs? Are you ready to implement the new Early Career Framework in September? Register now for our FREE WEBINAR on 17/18 June for latest #ECF developments> https://t.co/zGUvCAmBiV @TeachingSchHub @BradfordOppArea #bradfordteaching https://t.co/ZGWxqR2ywh
27/05/20