Farm Education and Engagement Officer
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 September 2025 |
| Location: | Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2AQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 71799543-1cef-4554-8c6c-a4a2f4c4cef4 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about the outdoors, animals and nature? Can you inspire and demonstrate the benefits of being outdoors to young people and adults? Are you confident and skilled at delivering learning activities? We are looking for an experienced and creative individual to play a key role in developing and delivering Oathall farm’s education work with children and young people.
We welcome applications from candidates with the right skills, and we are happy to explore more flexible working hours or patterns to support the right candidate. If this is the case, please tell us in your application letter/email.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits include participation in the generous local government pension scheme, free use of the school gym. Access to WSCC employee benefits.
Further details about the role
Application forms and the job description can be found on the ‘Vacancies’ page of the Oathall Community College website. Please submit your application to Sara Atkin, HR Administrator. If you would like a tour of the farm and to find out more before submitting an application, please contact Sara Atkin.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 29 September. Interviews will take place w/c 6 October.
Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding: Oathall Community College and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
Are you passionate about the outdoors, animals and nature? Can you inspire and demonstrate the benefits of being outdoors to young people and adults? Are you confident and skilled at delivering learning activities? We are looking for an experienced and creative individual to play a key role in developing and delivering Oathall farm’s education work with children and young people.
We welcome applications from candidates with the right skills, and we are happy to explore more flexible working hours or patterns to support the right candidate. If this is the case, please tell us in your application letter/email.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits include participation in the generous local government pension scheme, free use of the school gym. Access to WSCC employee benefits.
Further details about the role
Application forms and the job description can be found on the ‘Vacancies’ page of the Oathall Community College website. Please submit your application to Sara Atkin, HR Administrator. If you would like a tour of the farm and to find out more before submitting an application, please contact Sara Atkin.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 29 September. Interviews will take place w/c 6 October.
Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding: Oathall Community College and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.