Vacancies

For all positions listed, you will need to complete a Finton House application form (see below) to apply.

Completed applications should be sent FAO the Headmaster, Ben Freeman, c/o Georgina Kennedy (Head’s PA) on office@fintonhouse.org.uk

Peripatetic Learning Support Teacher (part time)

Required for November 2025

Finton House School seeks to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and skilled teacher with an additional qualification in working with children with specific learning difficulties (Level 5 SpLD Certificate or equivalent), to join the team from November 2025.  This is a peripatetic role, initially for a small number of children for half a day per week but with the potential prospect of building up to one full day as the academic year progresses.  A commitment to the ethos of the school and the ability to work closely as part of a team are also essential.

Current rate is £35 per 35 minute lesson, invoiced directly to parents on a termly basis.

Please send your covering letter and application form FAO the Headmaster, Ben Freeman, by 9.00am on Friday 24^th October c/o Georgina Kennedy georgina.kennedy@fintonhouse.org.uk.  We anticipate interviews will be w/c 10^th November. Please find the job specification and application form on this page.

Finton House 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 will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Early applications are advised as the school reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process. 

Gap Year Assistant

We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic Gap Year students (ie. between school and university) who would like to work at Finton House School for two-three terms. Please indicate which term(s) you would be interested in working in on your application (ie. Autumn and Spring Term or Spring and Summer Term).

Deadline for 2026-2027 applications 1st December 2025

Please submit the application form FAO the Headmaster, Ben Freeman, c/o Georgina Kennedy (Headmaster’s PA) on georgina.kennedy@fintonhouse.org.uk

Finton House Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.