Meet our Senior Leadership Team

Mrs Prothero, Headteacher

I have taught since 1990, in a range of state primary schools and also in teacher education at York St.John University. I met Mr Prothero studying for Master's degree in 1995, and we discovered we share a faith in the same God and a love for education. In 2006 we moved to Cambodia to work in a school for missionary kids, where we stayed for ten years to educate children from thirty one nationalities. I was principal of the primary school and in charge of special needs for 3 - 18 year olds, Mr Prothero developed a thriving high school growing from 15 to 200 students.

I am passionate about holistic education, with God in the centre. School is about so much more than academics, and whilst these are important, education should be in partnership with parents to develop children socially, emotionally, spiritually and physically. Bradford Christian School is a place where this happens. It is a privilege to be able to pray for and with children, to teach them that they are precious and valued by God. I love Jesus, love children and love teaching, and enjoy working with a group of people who do the same. 2019, I completed the National Award for SENCos, a post graduate certificate in Special Educational Needs, which I am using in my job at BCS.

head@bxs.org.uk

Mr Walker, Deputy Head

I have been teaching for over 30 years. My favourite subject areas are Physical Education and Religious Studies. I have, over the years, taught most other subjects.

Currently my main roles on the leadership team are overseeing the school’s finances.

Mrs Hoskins, Head of Primary School

I have taught in both State and Christian schools over the past 15 years in Sheffield and the Bradford area and for the last 5 at Bradford Christian School.

It is a privilege to work with a fantastic EYFS & Primary team who all go the extra mile for the children in our care. We seek to meet the needs of all our children’s individual needs so that each thrives in their own way.

It is wonderful to see children discovering more about the world that God has made and helping them to understand where their true purpose and value lies in the promises of the Bible. Equipping children from a young age with the tools they need to become confident learners and understanding how they play their part in our BCS community, is something I am so glad to be a part of.

Mrs Horton, Head of Autism Provision

I joined Bradford Christian School in December 2014 initially as the school SENCo. My previous roles and experience have been in a variety of settings, ranging from Early Years to Special Eduational Needs and Family Support Work.

I am passionate about working with whole families and in Inclusive Education.

My working vision for our students with Autism and SEND is that we don't try to fit Square Pegs into Round Holes.

"The problem with trying to fit a Square Peg into a Round Hole is not so much the time, effort and frustration of forcing the fit, but that you end up damaging the peg."

In my role as AP Head, we provide Primary and Secondary Designated Specialist Provisions that deliver high quality, bespoke teaching and learning, in a nurturing environment with God at the centre of everything we do.

senco@bxs.org.uk

Mrs Pickles, School Business Manager

My association with the school started when my youngest child joined reception class in September 2012. I joined the governing body in 2016 as I felt called to offer my support to help the school strengthen and grow.

I have previously worked in training and administration for Bradford teaching hospitals trust and as administrator for Girl guiding uk.

I joined Bradford Christian School as a member of staff in 2018 working as a learning support in the Autism Provision, moving to work as a learning support in the main school when SST was created. In 2022 I joined the office team taking the role of finance administrator and bursar. In January 2024 I was appointed Designated Safeguarding Lead and School Business Manager, joining the senior leadership team in September 2024.

senco@bxs.org.uk

Our Staff

Bradford Christian School employs Christian teachers and support staff with a wide range of experiences in working with children and young people.

Our excellent staff team, who come from a variety of teaching backgrounds in the UK and beyond, have all endeavoured to develop our distinctly Christian approach to education as well as ensuring that high standards are maintained. The strength of our teaching staff is the quality of relationships they build with their students and a commitment to each child achieving their personal best.

Staff are committed to contributing to our vision including opportunities for discipleship as part of a quality education.

The school is a member of the Christian Schools Trust, a national group of Christian schools in England. Mr Moon, our Head of Middle School and School Founder, is also a teacher trainer for the CST and has developed an in-house teacher development programme - The Essential Christian Teacher.

We also benefit from an involved Governing Body who support the development of our school

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Our mission: is to provide a holistic Christian education for all and to inspire discipleship

Our vision: is to be a Christian community in which everyone grows in character, faith, knowledge, understanding and wisdom.

Bradford Christian School, Livingstone Road,
Bolton Woods,
Bradford, BD2 1BT

Main office Tel: 01274532649
Email: office@bxs.org.uk
Text: 07520649649

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