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At the Carr Fenton Foundation, your work matters – to us, and to every young person we support. If you’re looking for purpose, community and the chance to grow, you’ll feel at home here.
As a charity, everything we do is driven by impact – and every role helps someone grow, learn or feel understood. Whether you’re an experienced specialist or just starting your career, this is a place where your skills can make a real difference.
At the Carr Fenton Foundation, you’ll be part of a connected, supportive community. Our teams work in our nursery, school, college, children’s home and employability service – but we’re all united by one shared purpose: helping children, young people and adults thrive. You’ll join colleagues who care about their work, take pride in their professions, and make you feel welcome from day one.
- We‘re united & connected
We work together across services – you’re never on your own. - We’re knowledgeable & specialised
You’ll learn from experts in deaf education, therapies, SEND and care. - We’re proud & passionate
We believe in what we do, and we celebrate progress every day. - We’re growing & preserving
We honour our history while building opportunities for the future. - We’re encouraging & empowering
We support each other to grow – professionally and personally

If you want a career with meaning, you’ll find it here. We offer:
- A high-quality working environment with teams who genuinely care
- Competitive rates of pay and guaranteed working hours.
- Fantastic training and career development, including Level 1 British Sign Language for all staff.
- Discounted childcare at our on-site Little Learners Nursery.
- A strong pension scheme to support your future.
- Free on-site parking for all staff.
- Westfield Health Cash Plan (funded by us), including: dental, optical and prescription claims; a wide range of health and wellbeing support; 24/7 access to a GP through Doctorline
We aim to keep the process simple, supportive and transparent, and will guide you through every step.
- Find a vacancy that matches your skills and interests.
- Read the full job description, including person specification.
- Submit your application using the form on the job page.
- Interviews may include practical tasks or meeting the team.
- Safeguarding checks (including DBS) are required for all roles.
