Garden, Land and Animal Based Technician

4 days ago

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom Bettws Lifehouse Full time

School Animal Care / Land Based Technician / Tutor

Bettws Lifehouse, an independent Special School, has an exciting Animal Care / Land based Technician / Tutor opportunity. The position will be based at our Kingsland Grange site in Shrewsbury.

This position is based across the school and the duties will include:

- Ensure animal welfare and husbandry is given the highest priority at all times taking advice from colleagues and/or veterinary surgeons as necessary.
- Carry out animal routines ensuring animals are fed, watered, cleaned and provided with the highest standard of care.
- Optimise the learning opportunities for horticulture and horticulture therapy across the school.
- Handle and move animals safely.
- Work with the Animal Care and Land based teaching & support staff to optimise the outdoor learning opportunities.
- Work with the mental Health and wellbeing team to provide therapeutic opportunities for identified pupils
- Ensure equipment, materials & learning environments are tidy, safe, hygienic & orderly.
- Maintain records and inventories as necessary.
- Administer medicines and carry out animal first aid as necessary.
- Work with the animal care and Land based teachers, instructors, and other staff to facilitate student access as requested.
- Support other staff with pupils during practical sessions to ensure tasks are carried out safely and in line with the school protocols.
- Maintain and improve the aesthetics of the outdoor learning spaces including the grounds and woodland area.
- Participate in meetings and undertake staff development as necessary.
- Maintain the highest standards of health and safety ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to and risk and COSHH assessments are applied as necessary.
- Maintain effective and professional working relations with all stakeholders.
- Provide cover for absent colleagues as necessary.
- Participate in school events for example competitions, information events, open days, awards ceremonies and meetings with employers if required.

Key Requirements:

- Excellent communication skills
- Previous experience in an outdoor learning environment or relevant skills experience
- UK Driving licence
- Qualifications in Animal Care / Land based (Preferred, potential for access to further qualifications & Training)

If you think you have excellent motivation, enthusiasm, a professional attitude and excellent communication skills this could be your opportunity to join a successful, innovative, forward-thinking team which is committed to supporting staff in their continued professional development.

**Salary**: £24,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- What practical experience can you bring to this role?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/04/2024
Expected start date: 01/05/2024

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