Cover Teacher

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.

Biblical Foundations

Heart for Service

Holistic Education

Critical Thinking

Student Ownership

Strong Partnerships

Christ-Centered Identity

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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 Baring Process (DBS).

Outline of selection…