Weekend Farm Hand

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Role:         Farm Hand
Location:  Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA
Salary:      £5,512.00 per annum / £13.25 per hour
Hours:      8 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday
Rota:        Saturday 4 hours | Sunday 4 hours (Potential for additional hours during school holidays or service growth)
Contract: Permanent | 52 weeks

Please be aware - all candidates must: 

• Own a full UK Driving Licence
• Be aged over 18 years due to lone working
• Be a UK applicant - This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Farm Hand to join the Wessex Lodge team. This hands-on role focuses on caring for our farm animals across weekends and some school holidays, ensuring their welfare, safety, and the smooth running of farm operations. You will also contribute to the wider school community and pupil engagement with the farm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Care for and monitor the health of animals, liaising with staff and vets as needed
• Undertake practical tasks such as feeding, fencing, driving farm vehicles, and operating machinery
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and school policies
• Keep accurate records and provide clear handovers to weekday staff
• Support pupils’ engagement in farm activities and outdoor learning

What to Expect:

• Outdoor work in all weathers
• Some periods of independent working during weekends
• Opportunities for professional development in areas such as Outdoor Education, Horticulture, Forest School, and more

About You

You will have:

• A full UK Driving Licence
• Hands-on farming experience and technical knowledge
• A flexible, collaborative approach and willingness to work alongside staff, parents, and professionals
• Commitment to supporting pupils and the wider school environment

About Us

Wessex Lodge School operates across three sites in Kilmington, Frome, and Maiden Bradley, offering pupils opportunities to explore academic and vocational pathways, including animal care, horticulture, DT, forest school, and sports. Each student’s individual needs are supported through the THRIVE approach and a skilled, practitioner-led staff team. Our inclusive and nurturing environment helps pupils develop confidence, independence, and social-emotional skills, improving life outcomes. Staff bring a wide range of expertise, from education to practical trades, enabling pupils to engage with real-world learning experiences. We encourage creativity, curiosity, and personal growth through tailored support and hands-on activities. Wessex Lodge is committed to helping every pupil reach their full potential in a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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