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

EYFS Specialist / KS1 Teacher (fixed term for one year in the first instance)

Salary: competitive based upon experience

From: September 2025

The successful candidate will be a qualified, enthusiastic and caring teacher, upholding the ethos of the school and willing to go the extra mile to support children, parents and colleagues. They should have a sound knowledge of EYFS and/or Key Stage 1, with the ability to contribute to innovative planning and curriculum development.

A Class Teacher should have a sense of ownership and pride in their class, looking out for the pupils collectively and individually in terms of their academic progress, pastoral care and wellbeing.

This is a fixed term contract for one year in the first instance.

To apply for this position you will need to complete an application form and submit a covering letter. The application deadline is the 20th April 2025. Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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

SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary: Dependant on experience

From: September 2025

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is committed to making a significant and positive impact on our children’s lives and who are driven to further improve standards across our school, impacting the success of our children with special educational needs.

To apply for this position you will need to complete an application form and submit a covering letter. The application deadline is the 20th April 2025. Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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

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).

Please note all positions for Academic Year 2025/2026 are filled.

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.