Assistant Outdoor Learning Manager – Eyam Edge Farm – Ruskin Mill Trust

Organic Growers Alliance; Eyam CP; On-site; GBP 39,125 - 44,272; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Health cash plan

Opportunities for further training

Job summary

The Organic Growers Alliance in Eyam, England, is seeking an Assistant Outdoor Learning Manager at Brantwood Garden School. This role focuses on leading and expanding the farm school, supporting students with complex needs through engaging farm activities.

Candidates should have experience working with animals, a teaching qualification (or be committed to training), and a passion for horticulture. Benefits include competitive salaries, pension schemes, and opportunities for further qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with complex needs.
• Willingness to work toward a Biodynamic Agriculture qualification.
• Full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach Practical Skills Therapeutic Education activities.
• Identify learning opportunities within the landscape.
• Support the growth and therapeutic outcomes of students.

Skills

Experience working with animals

Teaching and horticultural experience

Ability to lead and manage sensitive issues

Education

Full teaching qualification or equivalent experience

Training in Biodynamic Agriculture

Job description

Overview

Salary: £39,125 – £44,272 (starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience)

We invite you to apply for the position of Assistant Outdoor Learning Manager at Brantwood Garden School. The role supports the Deputy Principal of the Outdoor Provision in leading and expanding our established farm school based in Eyam, Derbyshire. It is designed for an individual with experience working with young people with complex needs, who has an affinity for animals and a background in teaching or horticulture.

Key Responsibilities

We work on the land to inspire students through seasonal activities using natural resources and the ‘seed to table’ approach. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, resourcing and teaching Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) activities
• Identifying and leveraging learning opportunities within the landscape to contribute to the future development of the farm
• Working with students and staff to support their growth and therapeutic outcomes

Qualifications & Experience

In order to be successful in this role you will need:

• A full teaching qualification or equivalent experience (desirable)
• Experience working with animals (essential); teaching and horticultural experience desirable
• Training in Biodynamic Agriculture or willingness to attend training and work toward a qualification
• Proven ability to lead, manage sensitive issues, and maintain confidentiality
• Full driving licence (essential)

We welcome applications from those who have not yet achieved a teaching qualification but are committed to training and developing in this field.

Benefits & Development

Working at Ruskin Mill Trust offers competitive salaries and holiday allowances, an auto‑enrolment pension scheme with salary‑sacrifice options, a health cash plan and employee assistance programme via Medicash. Staff also receive in‑depth interactive induction into our PSTE curriculum and opportunities for further training and academic research, including our MSc in Practical Skills Therapeutic Education.

How to Apply

For further information or to apply, please visit rmt.org/jobs or email the recruitment team at [e-mail].