The Firs Lower School

17/09/2026

10/06/2026

Fulltime Teaching Vacancy at The Firs Lower

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and highly experienced Early Years teacher, to join our hard working and caring team to work 5 days per week in our Reception Year from 1st September 2026.

This is a fixed term post, covering a staff member who is on maternity leave and will end on 31st May 2027.

We are forward thinking, offer a structured induction programme and are committed to further professional development for all staff. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and we are looking forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit our website www.firslower.co.uk then ‘contact us’ or email [email protected] or telephone the school office on 01525 402735

The Firs Lower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A DBS check including an online search is performed for all new employees.

"I think The Firs is a lovely school in a fantastic setting. Both of my children are very happy here, and love their teachers!"

10/06/2026

Part-time Teaching Vacancy at The Firs Lower

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and highly experienced teacher, to join our hard working and caring team in Year 1 to work 2 days per week on Mondays and Tuesdays from 1st September 2026.

This is a fixed term post and will end on 31st August, 2027.

We are forward thinking, offer a structured induction programme and are committed to further professional development for all staff.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and we are looking forward to meeting you!
More information is on our website www.firslower.co.uk and select ‘contact us’. You can also contact [email protected] or telephone the school office on 01525 402735.

The Firs Lower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A DBS check including an online search is performed for all new employees.

"I think The Firs is a lovely school in a fantastic setting. Both of my children are very happy here, and love their teachers!"

07/06/2026

04/06/2026

The PTFA Fun Run took place today with children from Saplings through to Year 4
running round our field as part of our popular annual fundraiser for the PTFA.

We were so impressed by the ‘can do’ attitude of our children... even the youngest!
They showed great determination, despite the fact it was a hot day, to get in that extra
lap before their time ran out! A huge thank you to the staff for all their efforts organising
the children’s participation in the event, to the PTFA for all their hard work in organising
the fundraising and refreshments and to all the many parents who came along to cheer
the children on!

Finally... a massive congratulations to all our budding young runners!

02/06/2026

Open Days at The Firs Lower School

Is your child due to start school in September 2027?

We would be delighted to welcome you to one of our Open Days at The Firs Lower School. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore our school, meet our dedicated staff, and discover the nurturing, inspiring environment where our children learn, grow, and thrive.

During your visit, you'll enjoy a tour of our school and gain an insight into the exciting learning experiences, caring community, and rich opportunities that make The Firs such a special place to begin a child's educational journey.

To book your place, please contact the school office on 01525 402735 or email [email protected].

We look forward to meeting you and sharing everything that makes The Firs a fantastic place for children to flourish.

02/06/2026

Check out our colourful and creative t-shirts in Year 1! 👕✨

We made our own printing blocks as part of our Art and DT project, then used them to print amazing patterns onto our t-shirts. We had such fun and we can't wait to wear them!!

21/05/2026

On Tuesday, our Year 3 children took part in the annual Faith Tour trip to Bedford Queens Park. It is always such an interesting and valuable day as we explore a mosque, a church, and a gurdwara, learning more about different faiths and places of worship.

Throughout the day, the children had the opportunity to observe important features within each place of worship, learn about special religious artefacts, and hear about the traditions and beliefs of each faith community. They particularly enjoyed learning about prayer practices, the importance of community, and the meaning behind different symbols and customs.

The children fully immersed themselves in the experience, asking lots of thoughtful and brilliant questions, while also sharing their own wealth of knowledge on the subject. We were incredibly proud of the respect, curiosity, and interest they showed throughout the day towards different faiths and cultures.

Well done, Year 3, you represented our school beautifully!

20/05/2026

The Firs Party Auction

Here's auction lot no.2- The Ultimate Fitness Package

SILENT AUCTION NOW OPEN - to bid on this lot, just email [email protected].

If you love fitness and enjoy trying new activities, this package is made for you.

Enjoy two free classes at Bounce Flitwick and experience a fun way to get active.

Try something new with a taster session plus a full block of classes at Personally Pilates.

Looking to get in shape for summer? This package includes a six-pack of group fitness sessions at Triline Sports, as well as four 30-day trial memberships at I.M Pro Training.

Fancy discovering a new hobby? Enjoy a free taster session or induction for two at Big Rock Climbing.

To complete the experience, This Mum Thrives will provide a 90-minute health review alongside a personalised coaching plan tailored especially for you.

Thank you to our wonderful donors Bounce Flitwick Personally Pilates with Charlotte TRILINE Fitness (TRF) Improtraining Big Rock Climbing This Mum Thrives.

To enter a bid if you're not attending the party, please email [email protected] along with the auction lot number, maximum bid and a contact phone number/email.

The deadline for silent auction entries is 12pm on Friday 5th June 2026. See less See less