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Bradford for Teaching: Live – Coming in March 2022
Bradford for Teaching
As the school year comes to a close, the team at Bradford for Teaching is already laying plans for 2021/22 – including ten days of live events to promote career opportunities and development in teaching in March next year.
Teaching proves the perfect cure for ex-nurse Tamanna
Gorse School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
#thankateacherday
Wednesday 23 June is national “Thank A Teacher” day. Watch how Bradford’s children and young people have said thank you.
Job Hunting Tips: How to land your first teaching post this spring
Pact HR
Here, we look at some top tips to help classroom hopefuls in Bradford secure their first job.
Bradford paves the way for the next generation of new teachers
Early Career Framework
Bradford has been leading the way in the drive to help newly qualified teachers (NQTs) thrive in the profession.
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
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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
👋 Welcome back! We are looking forward to a very exciting new academic year! 👁️ https://t.co/NZ0iDeuSPN #WeExceed #BradfordTeaching https://t.co/LD7E9q2YU6
06/09/21
Not sure what funding is available for #TeacherTraining in your chosen subject? Use our funding tool to find out your options and next steps▶️ https://t.co/YvWMRmrSsK https://t.co/7BFsY4zgQP
16/08/21
Curriculum help! For primary subject leaders and co-ordinators Free to access, you just need to register for a free membership https://t.co/S9SdCQWZCN https://t.co/vFT1d2S3UY
27/07/21
.@skiptongirls is part of the DfE's #EdTech Demonstrator Programme offering peer-led technology support to schools and colleges. They can assist with: catch-up strategies, reducing #teacherworkload, enhancing collaboration, and more. Find out here: https://t.co/pubyiYc9T3 #edchat https://t.co/lwiaFxREHk
27/07/21
Brilliant news @B_UpperHeaton Well deserved. 🏆 https://t.co/IP7NByvn8j
21/07/21
Cognitive science strategies can help to strengthen pupils’ learning – the NEW @EducEndowFoundn evidence review aims to help schools ensure that their approach aligns with the evidence. Download now: https://t.co/RhqXNvMMzJ
16/07/21
A massive congratulations to the incredible @MissMc_Maths and students at @BradfordForster - you're doing our community so proud♥️ https://t.co/zozJERbnf6
17/07/21
Thankyou @DavidHorn15 and Charlie Tebbutt @BeckfootTrust for all your amazing hard work and support over the years to create remarkable schools in #Bradford. #nochildleftbehind Have a well-deserved happy retirement, from the team at #bradfordteaching #makingadifference https://t.co/v5eTCr8k2X
17/07/21
Beckfoot Trust: Support for families https://t.co/hLT7Pr20O7
16/07/21
🔊 Listen to James Hoyle from @skiptongirls share what the #EdTech Demonstrator Programme can do for your school or college. Click here to watch the full video and to find out how you can easily request support: https://t.co/FZ2Q5cKru8 #edchat #edutwitter https://t.co/4nJbzSoWfp
16/07/21
🥇Fully funded for state-funded schools! The new National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD) is here. Scholarships available for eligible schools 👀 https://t.co/XCqWl9754h #WeExceed #BradfordTeaching @Ambition_Inst https://t.co/dwfvdQkKgS
15/07/21
Fantastic afternoon, with colleagues from @WeAreBDAT @DixonsAcademies @DixonsInstitute @BeckfootTrust planning our @Ambition_Inst ECF programme and new NPQs. Supporting recruitment and retention through research informed professional development #StrongerTogether
14/07/21