“We grow people”

 “An outstanding school”

(3 successive inspections – Ofsted July 2010, October 2012 & September 2017)

The postholder will maintain responsibility for the welfare of the farm animals whilst working closely with teaching staff as they deliver an education to students in animal husbandry and horticulture.

 The postholder will be responsible for managing a small team of staff who

look after the farm animals.  The Farm Manager position would suit those with

relevant qualifications and experience of working with animals and

managing people.

Experience of working with horses would be desirable.

Abbey Court caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, and is currently located on 2 Strood sites; Cliffe Road (Nursery & Primary) and Rede Court Road (Secondary & Further Education).

The farm is situated at the primary site in Cliffe Road.

Comprehensive training and induction will be provided.

 Due to the conditions and complex needs of the pupils at Abbey Court School, continuity and consistency of support is paramount and therefore candidates for all positions will need to commit to the full working hours of the post.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at Abbey Court School. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring check, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the school. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice, and safeguard our children and young people.

Please find the link to our safeguarding policy: https://www.abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk/about-us/primary-department/?msclkid=ff0fd07cd06611ec80c1cefe7f7578ca

Visits to the school, prior to interview, welcome.

Interview date: Monday 6 June 2022

 Please note CV’s will not be accepted.