At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Role: Farm Hand Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA Salary: 12.50 per hour Hours: Saturday: 4 hours | Sunday: 4 hours (Potential for additional hours during school holidays or growth in service) Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks Driving: Full UK Driving Licence required Age Requirement: Over 18s only due to lone working As part of our continued growth, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Farm Hand to join our close-knit team at Wessex Lodge School. About the Role You will oversee the care of our farm animals over weekends and some school holidays, ensuring their wellbeing and safety at all times. This is a hands-on, rewarding role where you will make a real difference to both the animals and the school community. You will: Care for and monitor the health of animals, liaising with staff and vets when needed. Undertake practical tasks such as feeding, fencing, driving farm vehicles, and operating machinery. Ensure farm activities comply with regulations, health and safety standards, and school policies. Maintain records and provide handovers to weekday staff. Contribute to the ethos of the school, supporting students engagement with the farm and outdoor learning. What to Expect Outdoor work in all weathers and seasons. Some periods of independent working due to weekend schedule. Opportunities for professional development and additional paid responsibilities in areas like Outdoor Education, Horticulture, Forest School, and more. About Us Wessex Lodge School currently comprises of three sites: Wessex Lodge Primary School located in Kilmington, Wessex Lodge Secondary School located in Frome, and Newmead Farm, located in Maiden Bradley. All sites allow students the opportunity to explore the curriculum alongside a range of subject paths, including the likes of, animal care, horticulture, DT, and forest school, as well as sporting activities. Our students are aged between 6 and 18 years old. Each student has individual needs and, supported by the THRIVE approach, through a proven range of practitioner-led services and our talented staff, we can help to improve life outcomes for every student. The established staff team come from a variety of previous occupations and have a vast range of individual skills, which can be utilised, within this school. So, if you have an interest and/or qualifications in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry or any other specific trade or hobby, we would love to hear from you! Acorn Education is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running. Why join Acorn Education? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions Your Wellbeing Matters
access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1