Class Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Worthinghead Primary School is seeking an inspiring and inclusive teacher to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will foster calm, warm classrooms and uphold high instructional standards while championing equity for all learners.

In addition to leading a foundation subject (excluding ECTs), you will contribute to a reflective staff culture, engage in ongoing professional development, and participate in safeguarding processes.

Qualifications

• Inspiring classroom practitioner with calm, warm environments.
• Champions inclusive practice and equity for all learners.
• Leads a foundation subject with energy and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Support learning through structured, engaging lessons.
• Create a supportive, reflective team environment.
• Contribute to safeguarding and high instructional standards.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

If you are a relational, forward-thinking teacher who champions inclusive practice, resonates with our vision, and is determined to help us ensure the children at Worthinghead thrive and succeed, we would love to hear from you.

What we are looking for:

• Is an inspiring classroom practitioner who understands that productive learning begins with calm, predictable environments, high warmth, and unwavering expectations.
• Embodies our Positive Relationships Policy, drawing on restorative approaches and the principles of When the Adults Change to praise publicly, reflect privately, and meet every child with consistency and patience.
• Champions genuine inclusion and equity, recognising that every learner's starting point is unique and skillfully adapting teaching to ensure all pupils— including those with SEND and pastoral vulnerabilities—belong and achieve.
• Fosters a vibrant classroom culture where reading is the heartbeat of learning, mistakes are embraced as progress, and curiosity is celebrated.
• Brings energy, creativity, and a distinct passion to lead a foundation subject across our school (except for ECTs), and brings the reflective drive to build strong foundational practice within a supportive setting.
• Is a resilient, authentic team player who works with good humour, deep empathy, and absolute integrity.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming, ambitious school community actively delivering an inspiring, newly reimagined vision for our children.
• Children who respond brilliantly to structure, flourish under clear routines, and bring genuine warmth and curiosity to each day.
• A reflective, collaborative staff team committed to mutual support, professional wellbeing, and high instructional standards.
• Dedicated, high-quality professional development, including comprehensive support for ECT induction or tailored pathway development for experienced teachers.
• A visible, approachable Leadership Team and Governing Body that champion teacher autonomy, innovation, and professional respect.
• Extensive grounds and outdoor learning spaces, including our Green Wood forest area.

Further details about the role

If you are a relational, forward-thinking teacher who champions inclusive practice, resonates with our vision, and is determined to help us ensure the children at Worthinghead thrive and succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Tours of school:

Because finding the right school environment is just as important for you as it is for us, visiting Worthinghead prior to application is considered an essential first step. Please contact us by telephoning 01274 414904 or emailing [e-mail] to reserve a place on one of our scheduled tours:

Monday 2nd November 2026: 2:15pm – 3:15pm

Tuesday 3rd November 2026: 2:15pm – 3:15pm

Tuesday 3rd November 2026: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Friday 6th November 2026: 9:00am – 10:00am

Commitment to safeguarding

Worthinghead Primary School prides itself on being an equal opportunities employer and abides by Safer Recruitment Practices. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An online search will be carried out at shortlisting. All other Pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, will be completed during the recruitment process.