Animal Care Assistant
The Roseland Academy, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5SE7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
29 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 2 hours each day every other weekend, some school holidays and some bank holidays.
Contract type
- Permanent
Hourly rate
- £12.76
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Roseland Community Farm is a unique and fantastic resource which plays a key part in the daily life of our school.
An Animal Care Assistant is required to work on our small school farm. Our animals need to be cared for 365 days a year and the post-holder needs to be reliable, trustworthy and conscientious. During term time, Monday to Friday, the care of our animals is covered by our Animal Care Teaching Practitioner and an Animal Care Technician.
During weekends, school and bank holidays you will be required to share the responsibility for the care of
our animals with our current Animal Care Technician. This role will be for every other weekend and some
school holidays, including some bank holidays. The total number of hours you will be required each year is
approximately 190 hours (2 hours each day worked) and payment for bank holidays will be double time.
The hours are arranged on a rota which is agreed in advance.
Tasks will include duties such as feeding, cleaning out animal pens and cages and caring for animals and produce. This role will also involve working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions so a flexible approach is necessary with regard to duties. Your holidays will be covered by school staff.
What the school offers its staff
The Roseland Multi-Academy Trust consists of three secondary schools, two primary schools and a Teaching School Hub. The Trust’s mission is “to provide outstanding education for our communities, where everyone succeeds” and we put our staff at the heart of everything we do to create a team spirit in our highlight successful schools.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Roseland Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all professionals should make sure their approach is child-centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Roseland Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 662 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Roseland Academy website
- Email address
- epye@theroseland.co.uk
The Roseland Academy is an exceptional school where we nurture, challenge and inspire every child to reach their potential.
Children who come to The Roseland will develop creatively, intellectually and will broaden their horizons. We achieve outstanding academic success as well as developing emotional and social wellbeing through a varied and engaging curriculum. We want our students to become responsible citizens who play an active role in society.
Our ethos is that students achieve their best when they enjoy their learning. We believe every student has a talent and it is our duty to guide, nurture and support each individual on their journey towards greatness. Exceptional examination outcomes, self-confidence and outstanding life experiences are gained through our school life and enrichment opportunities and are the hallmarks of a The Roseland Academy education.
We have high aspirations and our staff, parents and students aim high with us. We unashamedly promote traditional values of respect, good manners and hard work but harness these within an education preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of the future. Whilst maintaining our position as one of the top performing secondary schools in the South West and nationally, we also remain firmly rooted in our core values as a small, inclusive, community centered school.
The Roseland Academy feels proud to be part of The Roseland Multi-Academy Trust which consists of three secondary, two small primary schools and a teaching school hub. The Trust’s mission is “to provide outstanding education for our communities, where everyone succeeds” and we put our staff at the heart of everything we do to create a team spirit in our highly successful schools. Continuous Professional Development is prioritised and supported by a variety of initiatives that develop our teachers to be truly outstanding practitioners.
Arranging a visit to The Roseland Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email epye@theroseland.co.uk.
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