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01/02/25

After connecting with you on Twitter/X, we’ve decided to move away from X. Stay connected with us through our Instagram and Facebook channels to keep informed on updates from the school.

26/01/25

Did you take part in The Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend or stay cosy indoors? 🐦 Guess which staff (and their pups!) were busy counting birds! 👀#Birdwatching pic.twitter.com/YVVEb6IGrz

24/01/25

Join the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2025! 🐦🌳 From 24–26 Jan, spend an hour birdwatching and help protect our feathered friends! 🔹 Pick an hour 🔹 Count the birds 🔹 Submit your results It’s fun, free, and for all ages! 🌟#BigGardenBirdwatch2025 pic.twitter.com/lcGD4OUpQY

22/01/25

Our School Council had a productive meeting today, and they’re excited to order some new playground equipment. The PTA have very kindly donated £30 per class to purchase more playground toys!#SchoolCouncil pic.twitter.com/QesL579jcH

13/01/25

🎉 Join us for ‘Wear What You Love Day’ on Friday, 14th February! 🎉 Suggested donation: £3-£5. Please ensure outfits are school-appropriate and suitable for winter. Let’s make this day fun and memorable!#WearWhatYouLove pic.twitter.com/vfnoMxAq4X

13/12/24

CONGRATULATIONS to every member of Vaz house! They have won the Autumn Term Championship! To reward their hard work this term, the children in Vaz house may come to school in their own clothes on Wednesday 18th December. pic.twitter.com/AsKs0kTij3

11/12/24

Wow! What a show! A huge well done to all of our brilliant children and staff for all their hard work. It was wonderful to see so many families in the audience. We’ll need to invest in some more chairs for next year, or perhaps build an auditorium?!#christmas pic.twitter.com/mwK2PWZpKS

04/12/24

WE DID IT! Well done to all of the children for completing our Rudolph Run 2024, in aid of After our first count of all donations, we have already raised almost £1000! Thank you so much for your generosity to such a wonderful cause. pic.twitter.com/iM6AfMuxtO

02/12/24

🚨Urgent: Elves Take Over School! 🚨 We wanted to inform you about an unexpected situation at Buntingford First School this morning. Overnight, a group of elves ‘took over’ the school and even changed its name. Thank you for your understanding during this unusual event. pic.twitter.com/1F47qonSLK

24/11/24

On Wednesday 4th December, we are holding a sponsored Rudolph Run to raise money for DONATE HERE: https://t.co/uKgrYJfOV0 pic.twitter.com/45JJAzD1Gg

22/11/24

A very inspiring talk from at our staff conference today. Reminded us all exactly why this is our vocation. Thank you to for hosting pic.twitter.com/qFQjHo2zkL

17/11/24

Just Talk Week 2024 runs from November 18 to December 6, with the theme “Just Be Scroll Savvy.” It focuses on empowering children for online safety, while promoting positive well-being. pic.twitter.com/m9Pw5mLQZn

11/11/24

We will remember. pic.twitter.com/Tr0Uykqv2E

04/10/24

Thank you Joanne from for visiting us today to talk about Buntingford pool and a huge thank you to the families of our school for donating money to help get it reopened! Hopefully, one day soon we can use the pool for school swimming lessons! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/cFHvhBqlku

24/09/24

The Buntingford First PTA are excited to announce we are having a Halloween Disco on Thursday 24th October! Please use your child’s FULL NAME as a reference, or send payments directly to the PTA bank account. Thank you! 🎃https://t.co/zVFilbZt91 pic.twitter.com/yHg2jVo9Cb

13/09/24

Next week is TravelWise Week! We are challenging children to complete a Travel Trail whilst they travel to or from school. The aim is to encourage more children to travel actively to school and to help them engage with their surroundings as they travel pic.twitter.com/iSownY1P3y

11/09/24

We are delighted that we have been shortlisted for an Education Estates Award 2024 - Project of the Year. Winners will be announced in October so we wish all shortlisted schools the best of luck! pic.twitter.com/TkEPBJ3lz3

11/09/24

Our bookings are open now for our EYFS tours for 2025 admissions! If you will have a Nursery or Reception child in 2025 and wish to see our school in action please book on via our websitehttps://t.co/Aye198ozIt pic.twitter.com/8z8R0EmBhV

10/09/24

We were thrilled to receive our Good level Modeshift STARS accreditation, just in time for TravelWise Week and World Car Free Day next week. TravelWise Week is Modeshift’s travel challenge taking place between 16-22 September each year. Could you next week? pic.twitter.com/jzZ4NC57jM

19/07/24

Just like that our first year is over… and what a year it’s been! Thank you all for lending us your incredible children, who make everyday so rewarding. Here’s to many more wonderful years together! Have the best summer ❤️ pic.twitter.com/WzIwxBpiCe

12/07/24

Thanks goodness it’s Friday! pic.twitter.com/jnley7SMsT

10/07/24

We can’t wait to welcome you all for the teddy bear’s picnic tomorrow! Don’t forget to bring a tasty snack, a drink and, of course, your favourite teddy bear! 🧸 pic.twitter.com/Obd4Uo8TZe

09/07/24

A lovely way to practise your writing skills this summer and bring some smiles to our friends at Layston Grove ❤️ send a post card from your holiday! pic.twitter.com/fnH25iFd7C

04/07/24

This morning, children in Oak class used the app Chatter Kids to make their Lego game come to life! Check out their awesome story: The Made up Pirate Ship 😎 pic.twitter.com/3BkgkJ9f7F

03/07/24

A History lesson in early years… Phones through the ages 🤣 pic.twitter.com/a0r5CXC5Sg

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Reception Class Teacher

Buntingford First School

 

Primary Teacher

 

Start date: 21 April 2025

 

Buntingford First School opened its doors for the first time in September 2023. Since then, we have been busy growing the school, this year we have expanded our Reception provision to two classes.

 

We are looking to appoint a motivated and inspirational Primary Teacher to join our friendly and supportive staff in our net-zero setting.  We can offer a child-centred environment with brand-new facilities – please do come and visit to see for yourself!

We are looking for an outstanding teacher, who has high aspirations of pupils and is reflective, committed and passionate about children’s learning.  The post will be in our Reception class so an understanding of the EYFS curriculum is required.  This is an exciting opportunity to join the school as we continue on our growth journey.

 

Applications are invited from candidates who:

 

  • Strive to provide exciting and innovative learning experiences for children – we want learning to be the most wonderful, engaging journey for our children!
  • Have proven experience of maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour
  • Are highly motivated and professionally ambitious
  • Are fun, flexible team members who develop excellent relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues
  • Can demonstrate excellent organisational skills
  • Are excited about the unique opportunity to grow a school
     

If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time, further details and an application pack are available from HR Scholars’ Education Trust HR@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk and 01727 734424

 

Closing date for application: 24th February 2025, 9am

Date of Interview: TBC

 

Diversity: The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.  We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

 

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

 

 

Scholars’Education Trust

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Barring Service Check

 

 

 

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.

 

Documents

Page Downloads Date  
Application Form Teaching Trust Sep 22 07th Jan 2022 Download
SET Recruitment Pack 24 25 20th Dec 2024 Download
Child Protection Summary SET 20th Dec 2024 Download
Person Spec ReceptionTeacher 22nd Jan 2025 Download
Job description Primary Teacher 22nd Jan 2025 Download
BFS Reception Teacher Advert Jan 25 1 07th Feb 2025 Download
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Job Specification

Role
Primary Teacher
Subject
Reception Teacher
Closing Date
9am, Monday 24th February
Start Date
21 April 2025
Job Reference
Reception Class Teacher BFS
Location
Buntingford First School, London Road, SG9 9HZ
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Any Questions?

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: Reception Class Teacher BFS.

HR Scholars Education Trust
01727 734424
Apply For This Vacancy

Job Specification

Role
Primary Teacher
Subject
Reception Teacher
Closing Date
9am, Monday 24th February
Start Date
21 April 2025
Job Reference
Reception Class Teacher BFS
Location
Buntingford First School, London Road, SG9 9HZ
Get Directions

Any Questions?

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: Reception Class Teacher BFS.

HR Scholars Education Trust
01727 734424
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