Farm Technician

Philip Southcote School; Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Farm Technician to support agricultural and animal care functions. The role involves ensuring high standards of animal welfare, maintaining agricultural areas, and working collaboratively with students and staff. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Benefits

Generous pension and holiday entitlement

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing support including 24/7 GP access

Access to discount platform

Free parking

Occupational sick pay

Qualifications

• Knowledge of animal welfare legislation and standards.
• Ability to handle animals safely and humanely.
• Experience in record-keeping related to animal health.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily care of animals ensuring compliance with welfare standards.
• Monitor animal health and report issues promptly.
• Assist in breeding and livestock programmes with accurate record-keeping.

Skills

Animal welfare knowledge

Record-keeping

Animal handling

Education

Relevant qualification in animal care / agriculture

Job description

Benefits : Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24 / 7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking a Farm Technician to join our team at The Matthew ArnoldSchool, 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

Contract : Permanent, full time

Start Date : September 2025

• 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
• 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 :

• 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.
• A relevant qualification in animal care / agriculture.
• 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 complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 23rd May 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview 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.

Kingston Road Staines-upon-Thames Middlesex, TW18 1PF

School type

Job Posted

09 / 05 / 2025

Role

Subject

Other

Employment type

Full Time

23 / 05 / 2025

1st September 2025

Job reference

FT052025

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref : FT052025.