Part-Time Farm Assistant/Educator

At The Inspire Academy Movement Trust, we have invested, with the help of the community, charities and many volunteer hands a community school farm, sitting on half an acre of mixed native woodland and grass.

Our farm is now 6 years old and we have grown from strength to strength, in many ways.

We are home to: chickens, guinea pigs, a vast array of chickens including rare breeds, ducks, pygmy goats, 3 breeds of pig, tortoises, 5 hives of bees and many breeds of sheep.

As our animal selection has grown, so has our team. You would be joining a farm assistant, farm educators, as well as a team of volunteers, all overseen by Kelly Jones, the farm manager, who oversees its running and development on a daily basis. You will also be accountable to Mr Woodward, Head of School.

We are looking for a part-time farm assistant/educator who would be responsible for maintaining high levels of husbandry across all of our animals, teaching, event managing and volunteer management.

The right applicant MUST have high levels of animal husbandry, hold a full UK driving licence, be a clear communicator, understand the needs of our community school farm, hard working and enjoy working with animals and children.

The role is for 2 days per week, 15 hours per week, preferred days to be discussed at interview. This is a full year position, not a term time only position. This role is fixed term until July 2027.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest.