Casual Farm Assistant

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 16,531,000; Part time

Job summary

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is seeking a reliable Casual Farm Assistant to look after the farm animals during half-term breaks, ensuring their welfare and safe handling. The role is based at the school and works under the Farm and Enrichment Leader alongside a friendly team.

Candidates should enjoy working outdoors, be attentive to detail, and communicate clearly with colleagues. The position offers a collaborative, supportive environment within a large girls' school and opportunities

Qualifications

• A genuine love of animals and confidence handling species ranging from poultry to ponies.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to complete physical outdoor farm duties.
• Commitment to school health, safety, welfare, and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Care, health, and maintenance of farm animals during half-term breaks.
• Work under the guidance of the Farm and Enrichment Leader.

Skills

Love of animals

Teamwork

Reliability

Attention to detail

Outdoor duties

Job description

About this Role

We are seeking a reliable Casual Farm Assistant to join our team at Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls. In this role, you will take responsibility for the care, health, and maintenance of our farm animals during half-term breaks, working under the guidance of the Farm and Enrichment Leader.

The successful candidate will:

• A genuine love of animals and confidence handling species ranging from poultry to ponies.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to complete physical outdoor farm duties.
• Commitment to school health, safety, welfare, and safeguarding policies.
• The successful candidate will be based at Frances Bardsley Academy and become part of an oversubscribed, flourishing school for girls aged 11 to 18, with confident, courteous, articulate students and an ethos in empowerment. The school has a positive environment, with dedicated and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence.

In return we can offer you:

• Welcoming and friendly colleagues
• A stimulating and welcoming learning environment with excellent facilities, including a farm, an art gallery, and our own railway.
• Strong links with girls’ schools in the UK and abroad through the International Coalition of Girls Schools (ICGS)
• Links with the local community, including our charity partner, The Trussell Trust Food Bank
• Close proximity to the M25, Romford Railway Station (Elizabeth Line), and on a main bus route

For further information about this role, please email [e-mail]. Visits to the school are welcomed.

The Frances Bardsley Academy is a large secondary school situated in Romford, Havering. With beautiful buildings and a stunning site, the school has been recognised as 'Ofsted Outstanding' for Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership & Management. The Frances Bardsley Academy is dedicated to the growth and development of its teachers and leaders, providing ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.

At the LIFE Education Trust, our mission is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish'. To accomplish our mission, we keep our 3 core beliefs at the heart of everything we do: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity, and Heartfelt Compassion. We support our schools to deliver excellent pupil outcomes, create vibrant, exciting environments and offer rewarding careers for employees.

The Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date.

We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented. LIFE Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.