Garden, Land and Animal Based Technician - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom - Bettws Lifehouse

Bettws Lifehouse

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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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: