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Farm Assistant - Apprentice
| Posting date: | 05 September 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 September 2024 |
| Location: | London, SW17 7DF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | e5375fe4-4384-4f0b-bb77-3e9bd6830e25 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The role of Farm Assistant – Apprentice will provide support for the effective management of Tom’s Farm at Nightingale Community Academy under the guidance of the Farm Manager.
You will support the Farm Manager in carrying out practical tasks for the welfare of the animals on the farm, including looking after the animals’ health and nutritional needs. You will work with pupils and staff on the farm dealing with a range of animals including reptiles, small animals, poultry, equine and hoof stock. Tasks will include ordering food and supplies, maintaining health records, whilst ensuring that all equipment is organized, safe and accessible to pupils and legislative standards are observed.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• Line management and supervision
• Off the job training and development
• Supportive team
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.
Commitment to safeguarding
Nightingale Community Academy and Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
The role of Farm Assistant – Apprentice will provide support for the effective management of Tom’s Farm at Nightingale Community Academy under the guidance of the Farm Manager.
You will support the Farm Manager in carrying out practical tasks for the welfare of the animals on the farm, including looking after the animals’ health and nutritional needs. You will work with pupils and staff on the farm dealing with a range of animals including reptiles, small animals, poultry, equine and hoof stock. Tasks will include ordering food and supplies, maintaining health records, whilst ensuring that all equipment is organized, safe and accessible to pupils and legislative standards are observed.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• Line management and supervision
• Off the job training and development
• Supportive team
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.
Commitment to safeguarding
Nightingale Community Academy and Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.