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 (HR Officer) on georgina.kennedy@fintonhouse.org.uk

Teaching Assistant

We are looking for an assistant who is committed to making a significant and positive impact on our children’s lives and who is driven to further improve the standards across our school.

Our Teaching Assistants are responsible for supporting teaching and learning and the implementation of the curriculum under the guidance of teachers. Their workload is varied and may involve working with whole classes, groups or individuals.

This is a permanent, full time position from January 2027.

For further information please refer to the job pack.

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

Deadline for applications is Wednesday 7th October at 9am.

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

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.

Gap Year Assistant

We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic Gap Year students (i.e. between school and university) who would like to work at Finton House School. We require our Gap Year assistants to work two consecutive terms and preference will be given to those who can work the full academic year.

We are now accepting applications for the academic year 2027-2028.

Please submit the application form FAO the Headmaster, Ben Freeman, c/o Georgina Kennedy (HR Officer) 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.