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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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...
Deputy Headteacher
Russell Hall Primary School
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: Leadership 7-11
MFL Teacher (French Specialism)
Tong Leadership Academy
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Permanent Salary: MPS/ UPS
Science Teacher
Tong Leadership Academy
Required for: J September 2020
Vacancy type: Permanent 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
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
This is a great presentation on dual coding from @rjmcdonald24. Although aimed at English teachers, it will be useful for other subjects too. But it will be gone by midnight, so you'll have to watch it soon! https://t.co/u4hGk3J1c2
06/07/20
Sign-up to our free autumn term events for #Bradford's leaders of teacher development, governors, trustees and members #WeExceed #edutwitter @BradfordTeach @BradfordOppArea https://t.co/m61qlWuBkK https://t.co/OogAjj4KBj
04/07/20
Sign-up to our free autumn term events for #Bradford's leaders of teacher development, governors, trustees and members #WeExceed #edutwitter @BradfordTeach @BradfordOppArea https://t.co/m61qlWuBkK https://t.co/kG1yxtf9yu
03/07/20
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/57mjY7VL6z
03/07/20
Sign-up to our free autumn term events for #Bradford's leaders of teacher development, governors, trustees and members #WeExceed #edutwitter @BradfordTeach @BradfordOppArea https://t.co/m61qlWuBkK https://t.co/UvDJJdKTqc
02/07/20
Rescheduled @BradfordOppArea-funded new/aspiring headteacher masterclasses available now from @Exceed_Inst: Developing your leadership narrative. Free to #Bradford's school leaders #WeExceed @BradfordOppArea @BradfordTeach #edutwitter https://t.co/dKCYrz1wq9 https://t.co/7104mCp4hT
02/07/20
Sign-up to our free autumn term events for #Bradford's leaders of teacher development, governors, trustees and members #WeExceed #edutwitter @BradfordTeach @BradfordOppArea https://t.co/m61qlWuBkK https://t.co/b6BztZcJTR
02/07/20
Breaking Down Complex Writing Tasks Part 2: Sentence Construction We unpick the complexities of writing one piece at a time: https://t.co/bxCZNcVjOK
01/07/20