Farm Manager

BLOSSOM HOUSE SCHOOL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in the UK seeks a dedicated Farm Manager to run its new school farm, focusing on hands-on education about farming, sustainability, and nature. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape an innovative outdoor curriculum while supporting students, including those with special needs, in a resilient and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in farming, horticulture, or animal husbandry.
• Experience working with children with special needs.
• Understanding of land-based learning's role in emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of the school farm.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and students.
• Engage students in hands-on learning about nature and farming.

Skills

Passion for nature

Outdoor learning

Teamwork

Mental resilience

Physical resilience

Patience

Creativity

Flexibility

Job description

The role is a Permanent, Full-Time

Monday to Friday: to be confirmed – approximately 42.5 hours per week

Salary from: Depending on experience and skills

To Start: Ideally September 2025

Early applications are encouraged

Provision Address: Stanley Hill Grange, Pirbright, Woking, GU24 0DL

We are seeking anexperienced and passionate Farm Managerto lead day-to-day running of our new school farm. This is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to help shape an innovative, student-led, outdoor curriculum focused on farming, rewilding, sustainability, and community engagement.

You’ll work closely with our teachers, therapists, and students to build a thriving, inclusive provision where young people learn by doing – caring for animals, managing the land, planting and harvesting, and connecting deeply with the rhythms of nature.

The ideal candidate:

• Have a genuine passion for nature, outdoor learning and inclusive environment.
• Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.
• Experience in farming, horticulture, or animal husbandry.
• Understanding or interest in how land-based learning can support emotional regulation, communication and independence.
• Experience of working with children with special needs and challenging behaviour.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, working alongside teachers, therapists and LSAs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with children with additional needs in a patient, creative and flexible way

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the 'Apply now' button below. You can find the application form in the supporting documents below. Please upload your completed application form. The closing date for applications is 27th August 2025.

Safeguarding Statement

Blossom House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; successful applicants must be suitable to work with children and will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Certificate with barred list information.