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Class Teacher

Worthinghead Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 9EL

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  11 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (534)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS

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 information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 jobs@worthingheadprimary.com 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.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class Teacher Job Advert Pack.pdf - 850 KB (opens in new tab)

Worthinghead Primary School Vision and Prospectus (Spreads).pdf - 3.98 MB (opens in new tab)

About Worthinghead Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 203 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Worthinghead Primary School website
• Email address: jobs@worthingheadprimary.com
• Phone number: 01274 414904
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/worthinghead-primary-school

One form entry Primary school on the outskirts of Bradford.
Located in the south of the city near to the M62, bordering Calderdale, Kirklees and Leeds.

Arranging a visit to Worthinghead Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@worthingheadprimary.com.

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