Primary Teacher – Year 5/6 teacher

Bradfordchristianschool; Bradford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bradford Christian School seeks a Part Time Main Scale English and Maths Teacher for Year 5/6. This role offers a supportive Christian environment to teach a Key Stage 2 Curriculum. The position includes small class sizes and a focus on developing students' character and academic skills.

Benefits

Christian work environment

Commitment to staff development

Membership of a private pension scheme

Qualifications

• Successful record of teaching.
• Knowledge of current developments in education.

Responsibilities

• Teach Key Stage 2 Curriculum with Christian Values.
• Lead an assigned class group to achieve high standards.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Mission: To provide a holistic Christian education for all and to inspire discipleship.

Vision: To be a Christian community in which everyone grows in character, faith, knowledge, understanding and wisdom.

Faith in Christ

Through sound biblical knowledge and a belief in the power of prayer, BCS provides a discipleship opportunity for students to apply the Word of God to their lives, laying a solid foundation for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Everyone is committed to a lifestyle of lovingly serving others.

Our curriculum reflects our vision. We provide a holistic Christian education through passionate and dedicated staff, developing each child’s whole character alongside their academic learning. BCS students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to be independent learners. We encourage our students to take ownership of their learning experience.

Through partnership with parents, churches and the wider community, all BCS students are loved, valued and respected. Each child is accepted, nurtured, challenged and encouraged. They are inspired to discover and develop their unique God-given abilities as they grow in confidence to see themselves the way Christ sees them.

The Role

Bradford Christian School has a Maternity cover vacancy for a Part Time Main Scale English and Maths Teacher for Year 5/6 including cover when required. This is a superb opportunity to teach a Key Stage 2 Curriculum with Christian Values in a warm, loving and welcoming environment with small class sizes.

Salary: The salary will be dependent on experience but a minimum of £22000 - £30000 FTE pro rata depending on experience.

Hours: Part Time

Visas can not be sponsored

Key Stage

Key Stage 2

Working pattern

Hours to be discussed

The Middle School Department seeks to create a friendly and inviting learning environment where students feel valued and are able to develop through carefully planned activities. Children should know that they are loved and are precious in God’s sight. The teachers and support staff seek to develop good relationships with children and mentor their social and spiritual development as well as their academic progress. Children are also taught to respect each other and the adults who work with them.
Bradford Christian School has a very accessible location from the City of Bradford and is commutable from Leeds. We enjoy a short drive from the beautiful Yorkshire countryside to the north of Bradford.

As a valued member of our team, we can offer:

A Christian work environment where you are encouraged to integrate faith as part of learning

A commitment to continued investment and support for every member of staff

A stimulating work environment

Membership of a private pension scheme.

If you are a committed Christian and have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic, dedicated and well-resourced team, committed to ensuring that pupils not only achieve their potential, but exceed it, then we would like to hear from you.

• Successful record of teaching
• Knowledge of current developments in education
• The ability to put vision into practice.
• To take a leading role in further developing our pedagogy through continuously evaluating and, where necessary, challenging our current approach to teaching and learning.
• To lead an assigned class group to achieve high quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all pupils.
• To take an active and positive role in the development of the curriculum within the school.

If you would like to visit the school during the application process please ring the school office and make an appointment with Mrs Prothero Head teacher.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Process (DBS).

Outline of selection process

Closing date for applications: 9th May 2025
Applicants will be tested and assessed against their application form, references received prior to interview, responses to questions at interview which will include questions relating to the applicant’s suitability to work with children, and as appropriate performance in a practical skills assessment.

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Bradford Christian School will contact current and previous employers if shortlisted for interview as part of the
pre-appointment checks. If the applicant is shortlisted for interview Bradford Christian School will take up and explore any discrepancies and anomalies in the information provided or arising from references or the application form at interview

The proposed interview date is: Week commencing 19th May 2025
On this day, the applicant will also be required to complete a practical assessment, details of which will be
contained in the invite to interview. If the applicant is successful at interview, Bradford Christian School will require a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Baring Process (DBS) prior to appointment.

The proposed date of appointment is: September 2025

How to Apply

Please download our application form below. Email your completed application form with your covering letter FAO Mrs Pickles to [e-mail] .

We look forward to welcoming your application!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

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