Farm Technician
| Posting date: | 09 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Surrey Support Pay Scale 4 (£24,275 - £25,993) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2025 |
| Location: | Staines, Surrey, TW18 1PF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1484461 |
Summary
We are seeking a Farm Technician to join our team at The Matthew Arnold School, part of Bourne Education Trust.
As Farm Technician, your role will be to support the agricultural and animal care functions of the school, ensuring high standards of welfare for animals and the maintenance of agricultural, horticultural and land areas. The Farm Technician plays a key role in maintaining a safe, clean, and productive environment, supporting vocational learning programmes, and working with students and staff to deliver positive, meaningful outcomes.
About The Matthew Arnold School
The Matthew Arnold School is a thriving mixed comprehensive school for 11-16 year olds in Staines-upon-Thames, rated 'Good' in our February 2024 Ofsted inspection where we were recognised as "a school where students and staff are aspirational."
Our philosophy centres on both academic improvement and character development, encouraging students to challenge themselves and embody our motto: "Dream Big, Work Hard and Achieve." Our core values of Respect, Kindness, and Aspiration are embedded throughout school life.
The people make our school special—from inquisitive children growing into confident young adults, to our talented staff who guide them. We provide an ambitious curriculum complemented by excellent facilities and a diverse enrichment programme, while our strong pastoral structure ensures students develop into resilient individuals. Additionally, our newly established purpose-built smallholding, home to goats, chickens, and ducks, provides a unique opportunity for students to cultivate nurturing and caring skills.
As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, staff benefit from a robust support network in a collaborative environment. We are committed to creating a community where students, staff, and families proudly contribute to both the school and wider community through "transforming schools...changing lives."
Details
Position: Farm Technician
Contract: Permanent, full time
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Surrey Support Pay Scale 4 (£24,275 - £25,993)
Benefits
Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 18.9%)
Generous holiday entitlement
Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
Occupational sick pay
Electric car chargers
Free access to onsite gym after school
Key responsibilities include:
Maintain the daily care of animals to ensure they are kept in the best condition, and, as a minimum comply with legislative and ethical guidelines.
Monitor animal health and well-being, reporting issues promptly and taking action as directed.
Assist in the operation of breeding and livestock programmes, ensuring accurate record-keeping (e.g. movements, breeding, and medications).
Feed, water, clean and disinfect enclosures according to schedule.
Requirements include:
Essential
Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
Knowledge of animal welfare legislation and standards.Ability to handle animals safely and humanely.
Desirable
A relevant qualification in animal care/agriculture.
Willingness to work weekends or holidays, as required.
Record-keeping experience, particularly animal health and movement.
For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.
Our Culture
At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:
Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
Collaborative and innovative
Committed, engaged and professional
Advocates for equality and inclusivity
How to apply for this role:
Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our careers site. From there, you can access our applicant information pack and complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.
The closing date for this role is the 23rd May 2025.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows rigorous safer recruitment procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
As Farm Technician, your role will be to support the agricultural and animal care functions of the school, ensuring high standards of welfare for animals and the maintenance of agricultural, horticultural and land areas. The Farm Technician plays a key role in maintaining a safe, clean, and productive environment, supporting vocational learning programmes, and working with students and staff to deliver positive, meaningful outcomes.
About The Matthew Arnold School
The Matthew Arnold School is a thriving mixed comprehensive school for 11-16 year olds in Staines-upon-Thames, rated 'Good' in our February 2024 Ofsted inspection where we were recognised as "a school where students and staff are aspirational."
Our philosophy centres on both academic improvement and character development, encouraging students to challenge themselves and embody our motto: "Dream Big, Work Hard and Achieve." Our core values of Respect, Kindness, and Aspiration are embedded throughout school life.
The people make our school special—from inquisitive children growing into confident young adults, to our talented staff who guide them. We provide an ambitious curriculum complemented by excellent facilities and a diverse enrichment programme, while our strong pastoral structure ensures students develop into resilient individuals. Additionally, our newly established purpose-built smallholding, home to goats, chickens, and ducks, provides a unique opportunity for students to cultivate nurturing and caring skills.
As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, staff benefit from a robust support network in a collaborative environment. We are committed to creating a community where students, staff, and families proudly contribute to both the school and wider community through "transforming schools...changing lives."
Details
Position: Farm Technician
Contract: Permanent, full time
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Surrey Support Pay Scale 4 (£24,275 - £25,993)
Benefits
Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 18.9%)
Generous holiday entitlement
Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
Occupational sick pay
Electric car chargers
Free access to onsite gym after school
Key responsibilities include:
Maintain the daily care of animals to ensure they are kept in the best condition, and, as a minimum comply with legislative and ethical guidelines.
Monitor animal health and well-being, reporting issues promptly and taking action as directed.
Assist in the operation of breeding and livestock programmes, ensuring accurate record-keeping (e.g. movements, breeding, and medications).
Feed, water, clean and disinfect enclosures according to schedule.
Requirements include:
Essential
Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
Knowledge of animal welfare legislation and standards.Ability to handle animals safely and humanely.
Desirable
A relevant qualification in animal care/agriculture.
Willingness to work weekends or holidays, as required.
Record-keeping experience, particularly animal health and movement.
For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.
Our Culture
At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:
Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
Collaborative and innovative
Committed, engaged and professional
Advocates for equality and inclusivity
How to apply for this role:
Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our careers site. From there, you can access our applicant information pack and complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.
The closing date for this role is the 23rd May 2025.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows rigorous safer recruitment procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.