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

Chair of Governors

The School is looking to appoint a Chair of Governors to take over from Liz Buckley who will step down in July 2025. It is hoped that the new Chair will
be able to join the Governing Body in the spring of 2025 to allow some handover.

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics by email in order to arrange a confidential discussion with either Lucy Walsh Waring or Louisa Barham, who are leading the search:
Lucy Walsh Waring, Senior Advisor: lucywalsh-waring@rsacademics.com
Louisa Barham, Search Consultant: louisabarham@rsacademics.com

Education Governor

We are seeking to appoint a governor with a broad range of experience and interest in education.

If you are interested to learn more about this role, please contact the Head’s PA, Georgie Kennedy georgina.kennedy@fintonhouse.org.uk who will provide the full terms of reference for governors at Finton House.

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 submit the application form FAO the Headmaster, Ben Freeman, c/o Georgie Kennedy (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.