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Careers

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.


Why work with us?

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

What you can expect

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

How to apply

We aim to keep the process simple, supportive and transparent, and will guide you through every step.

  1. Find a vacancy that matches your skills and interests.
  2. Read the full job description, including person specification.
  3. Submit your application using the form on the job page.
  4. Interviews may include practical tasks or meeting the team.
  5. Safeguarding checks (including DBS) are required for all roles.