Cover Teacher in Bradford

We are looking for a flexible, warm, and enthusiastic Cover Teacher to join our school family this September.

About the Job

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.

The Role

Contract: Full Time
Start Date: September 1st, 2026

Could you be the friendly face our students look for? At Bradford Christian School, we believe education is about more than just grades; it’s about nurturing the whole child. Recognised as a "Flourishing School" by Best Christian Workplaces, we pride ourselves on being a supportive community where staff feel valued and students feel known. Because of our small class sizes, you won’t just be a face in the crowd here—you’ll have the chance to build real, meaningful relationships with our young people, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and challenged every day.

The Heart of the Role

As our Cover Teacher, you will play a vital role in maintaining stability for our students. You will be the reliable, encouraging presence that ensures learning continues seamlessly, even when regular staff are away. Working across the full 3–16 age range, no two days will be the same. One hour you might be nurturing the curiosity of our Early Years children, and the next you could be facilitating a debate with our GCSE students. Through it all, you will champion our Christian ethos, ensuring every child feels challenged and supported.

Why work with us?

• Small Class Sizes: Focus on what matters—personalised learning and genuine connection.
• A Family Atmosphere: Join a welcoming, inclusive team that prays together and supports one another.
• Professional Growth: We offer opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Faith in Action: The chance to work in a school where your faith and teaching go hand-in-hand.

Who we are looking for...

We are looking for someone who loves teaching and has a heart for Christian education.

Your Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working in a Christian school setting is essential.
• Ideally, you have successful teaching experience across a wide age range (3–16).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Your Skills & Character

• A Committed Christian: You are ready to uphold and actively support the spiritual life of our school.
• A Relationship Builder: You have a knack for quickly building rapport and engaging students of all ages.
• Adaptable: You can think on your feet, manage a classroom with warmth and authority, and handle schedule changes with grace.
• Inclusive: You understand strategies to support students with additional needs and have high expectations for every pupil.

What you will be doing...

• Inspiring Learning: Stepping into different classrooms to deliver engaging lessons that keep students motivated and on track.
• Living our Values: Modelling kindness, patience, and our Christian ethos in every interaction with students and staff.
• Supporting Every Child: Adapting your teaching style to meet the diverse needs of our pupils, ensuring those with SEND feel supported and more able students remain challenged.
• Being Flexible: Embracing the variety of the role, covering both planned and unexpected absences with a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Celebrating Progress: Monitoring how students are doing and providing helpful feedback to them and their regular teachers.
• Collaborating: Working side‑by‑side with our team to ensure curriculum continuity and participating in the life of the school (meetings, events, and training).
• Protecting our Students: Diligently upholding our safeguarding and child protection policies to keep our community safe.

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: 30th January 2026. 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. The selection process will commence: Week commencing Monday 2nd February 2026. 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 9th February 2026. 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 Barring Process (DBS) prior to appointment. The proposed date of appointment is: September 2026. Once relevant checks are completed, Bradford Christian School (Bradford, BD2) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.

Diversity & Equality Statement

Bradford Christian School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership. However, as a school with a designated religious character, the spiritual leadership and modelling provided by our teachers are central to our ethos. Therefore, for this post, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) that the post-holder is a committed Christian, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

How to Apply

Please download our application form below. Email your completed application form with your covering letter FAO Mrs Pickles to mrspickles@bxs.org.uk. 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.