Farm Manager
Kent College, Canterbury
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- £29,130 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 9 October 2023
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Farm Manager to join and manage Kent College's 55-acre school farm.
The Farm Manager will ensure the farm livestock are cared for to the highest standard, and that the farm, buildings and equipment are well maintained. They will work closely with the Head of Enterprises to ensure the successful delivery of the Enterprise and Farm Strategic Plan.
The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of both the ELS/HLS and S.F.S schemes, with tractor or trailer driving experience. Previous experience within an educational environment or working with young people is preferable, but is not essential. Holding a relevant qualification would be an advantage.
WHY CHOOSE US
Kent College is a co-educational school located in Canterbury, just one hour from the center of London by train. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct. The school was graded as excellent in all categories in the recent inspection conducted by ISI in October 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.
Our School Farm is an amazing resource for our pupils, and it is utilised by both our Senior and Junior School regularly. The farm spans 55-acres and houses a range of livestock from cows and pigs, to sheep and horses. It is a great asset to Kent College. More information about our farm can be found on our website.
The post is full time (40 hours per week), Tuesday to Saturday, full year.
Please see the attached job pack for more information.
We offer private healthcare with Benenden, reduced gym membership, free on-site parking, free lunch during term time, cycle to work scheme...
Closing Date for Applications: 9th October 2023, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Kent College, Canterbury
The pleasant red-brick buildings of Kent College are situated in a semi-rural position overlooking the beautiful cathedral city of Canterbury. The school sits in 80 acres (32 hectares) of land with extensive sports’ fields, a School Farm and a Riding Centre. The centre of Canterbury, with its wide selection of shops and restaurants is a 5-minute journey by car, while the school sports' fields back on to Blean Woods, one of the largest areas of ancient woodland in England. Pupils get the best of both worlds – a healthy, safe environment close to beautiful countryside, but with easy access to Canterbury’s excellent facilities including theatres, cinemas and its world-heritage cathedral.
Since its foundation in 1885, the School has always excelled in the academic, musical and sporting spheres. However, Kent College Canterbury is probably best known for its exceptionally caring atmosphere where students from all faiths, countries and background thrive in a safe, friendly and caring environment. The School has an outstanding reputation for bringing out the best in every pupil and achieving excellent academic results. The sporting facilities are first class and include an all-weather artificial hockey pitch, which is converted for tennis use in the summer. A well-resourced Dyslexia Unit gives specialist teaching to students with this particular need.
Kent College is a happy, caring and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct. The school was inspected by the Independent School Inspectorate in October 2022 and was found to be excellent and compliant in all aspects.
In August 2016 Kent College opened a 3-18 school in Dubai, and in September 2022 the primary stages of Kent College West Cairo accepted its first students.
Summer 2019 brought the opening of a state-of-the-art 600-seater auditorium, The Great Hall. The hall is used by the whole school for worship and as a versatile and practical space for the college’s highly regarded drama and music departments as well as for being available for use by the local community.
The boarding community includes students from over 40 countries, and a particular strength is the International Study Centre, where students whose English language skills need development can receive specialist teaching and be progressively integrated into the mainstream curriculum.
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