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Northfleet School for Girls is a vibrant and caring school with a great community feel. Over recent years we have been growing rapidly (62% increase in student roll since 2017) and we believe this is down to the following key areas:
1. A real passion to develop the whole student as well as achieve excellent academic progress
2. A dedicated staffing team who really care and a clear commitment by leaders to staff wellbeing
3. Great student behaviour and engagement, allowing staff and students to flourish
Farm and Site Technician (Cover)
We are seeking to appoint a Farm and Site Technician on a casual relief contract basis. The work is not guaranteed and hours will vary through the school year and maybe outside of 'normal' schools hours, including evening and weekend work. Work hours will be agreed between both parties with as much notice given as possible.
Under the direction and guidance of the Facilities Manager the post holder will support the Facilities and Farm Teams by providing holiday and casual cover. The duties will include:
4. Site logistics and security
5. Day to day management of the Farm, including caring for animals, care and harvesting of produce, supporting with Farm related clubs
6. Facilities maintenance support
The role will involve ensuring the facilities always adhere to our high expectations agenda and provide a productive working environment for staff, students and wider stakeholders.
The successful candidate will ideally have some previous experience in farm work or site maintenance, however full training will be provided.
Northfleet School for Girls and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. For any candidate who is shortlisted, an online search will be conducted in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 statutory guidance.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advert before the published closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed before.