Overview
Dorset Centre of Excellence are looking for someone with experience in animal care, horticulture, and basic maintenance/DIY. You’ll be hands-on, proactive, confident working outdoors in all seasons, and able to work independently (including lone working at weekends). A valid driving licence is essential.
Responsibilities
You’ll help care for animals, maintain paddocks and enclosures, support seasonal growing in our walled garden, and carry out general farm upkeep. The role also involves basic maintenance tasks and promoting our ethos of sustainability and care across all farm activities.
Requirements
Experience in animal care, horticulture, and basic maintenance/DIY. You’ll be hands-on, proactive, confident working outdoors in all seasons, and able to work independently (including lone working at weekends). A valid driving licence is essential.
Salary and hours
* Up to 28 hours per week (Tues, Fri, Saturday & Sunday)
* Job share option – 14 hours each (one weekday & one weekend day)
* Salary c. £20,250 – £20,750 (for working 28 hours)
How to apply
To request an application form, call 01747 449 858, or email hr@coombehouse.org.uk. Full details available at https://coombehouseschool.org.uk/about/recruitment/
Closing date: Sunday 14 September 2025 (we may close early if filled).
We are committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works in our school (and visitors to our school) to share this commitment. We take all safeguarding and welfare concerns seriously and encourage our pupils to talk to us about any worries they may have. We will always act in the best interests of the child. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS.
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