Broadway Academy at Esperance Farm
Farming Manager
22 hours per week / 52 weeks per year (with flexibility for some weekend work)
Grade 3 (FTE range £25, 119 - £31,364)
(pro rata actual salary range £15,140 - £18,904)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced 'outdoors person' with a strong commitment to education through farming to manage and develop the Academy's smallholding at Holt Heath, Worcestershire. In this role, you will run day-to-day activities at the farm, manage and maintain the site, liaise with a range of partners to develop the farm for students and the Academy community, and deliver programmes to small groups of students, including those with challenging behaviour.
The SiteEsperance Farm comprises polytunnels for vegetable production, a large grazing field and sheep, goats and chickens with facilities to support educational activities including a classroom, washrooms, changing space and lockers. Farm development is focused on Foundation for Farming principles (On time, To Standard, Little or No Waste and With Joy) alongside regenerative agricultural techniques.
The Role* Manage and develop the small holding including looking after animals and vegetable production and site maintenance* Facilitate students' and visitors' exposure to small scale farming and food production* Develop a vision for Esperan...