Vacancies

Buntingford First School

 

Primary Teacher

 

Salary – MPS/UPS

 

Start date: September 2026

 

Buntingford First School opened its doors for the first time in September 2023. We have been on an exciting journey welcoming lots of new families and growing our school.  As our children are moving through the school we need to expand our KS1 and KS2 teams so we are looking for more wonderful teachers to join us!

 

We are looking for outstanding teachers, who have high aspirations of all pupils and are reflective, committed and passionate about children’s learning.  This is an exciting opportunity to join the school as we continue on our growth journey.  We can offer a child-centred environment with brand-new facilities – please do come and visit to see for yourself!
 

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 an inclusive approach so that every child succeeds
• 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 be part of a growing school

 

This post is open to ECTs.
 

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: 9am, Thursday 5^th February 2026

Date of Interview: Thursday 12^th February 2026

 

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.