Weekend Farm Assistant

Hours: 2 hours per day on Saturdays, Sundays and during half-term breaks (Term-time weekends and half-terms), We are looking for a brilliant, dedicated individual to join our Farm team. If you love animals and are looking for a rewarding, flexible weekend role, this is the perfect opportunity for you. As our Weekend Farm Assistant, you will take primary responsibility for the care, well-being, and maintenance of all our wonderful farm animals during weekends and half-term breaks. Your daily routine will include feeding the animals according to schedule, cleaning and refilling water stations, replacing bedding, and turning out our ducks, chickens, and ponies to graze when the weather permits. You will also monitor the animals' general health, administer oral or topical medications as required, identify any maintenance issues, and ensure the farm is fully secure before leaving the site. Working under the guidance of our Farm and Enrichment Leader, you will play a crucial role in keeping our school farm safe, happy, and thriving.

• A genuine care for animal welfare and a supportive nature that aligns with the Trust's mission.
• The ability to work responsibly on their own initiative during weekends and half-terms to keep the farm running safely.
• Competence in routine animal care, including following feeding schedules, cleaning water stations, and replacing bedding.
• A keen eye for detail to check the general well-being of the animals, and the ability to safely administer medication.
• Confidence in handling and turning out specific farm animals, such as ducks, chickens, and ponies
• Alertness to spot maintenance issues (like damaged fencing) and a strict adherence to locking up and securing enclosures, 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.
  
  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.