Assistant Farm Manager
Brymore Academy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2NB14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 40 hours per week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £35,898 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
About The Role
We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Assistant Farm Manager to join Brymore Farm, a unique working educational farm at the heart of Brymore Academy. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will support the Farm Manager in the day-to-day operation of the farm while helping to deliver exceptional practical learning experiences for students. From caring for livestock and maintaining farm facilities to supporting educational activities and Academy events, you will play a key role in developing both the farm and the next generation of young people interested in agriculture.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the daily care, welfare and management of livestock.
- Supporting the day-to-day running and maintenance of the farm and its facilities.
- Working with students during practical lessons and farm-based activities.
- Promoting high standards of health, safety and animal welfare.
- Supporting farm events, open days and community engagement activities.
- Contributing to a safe, engaging and positive learning environment for students.
- Participating in a rota covering weekends and school holiday periods as required to ensure livestock are cared for year-round.
This role would suit someone with experience in an agricultural setting who is passionate about farming, enjoys working with young people and is looking to make a meaningful contribution within a thriving educational environment.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:
- Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
- Nest Pension Scheme
- 31 days of annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays) for all year round staff
- Employee Assistance Programme
- The opportunity to work within a unique educational farming environment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Brymore Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and therefore this post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Brymore Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 17
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 327 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 17
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Brymore Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@btc-trust.org
Brymore is a State Boarding School for boys aged 11 - 17 set in its own 60 acre site in the Quantocks, an area of outstanding natural beauty, with a working farm, gardens, workshops and sports facilities which are fully utilised in the delivery of the curriculum to over 320 students of which 130 are boarders. The school is currently expanding and this is an exciting time in Brymore’s development.
Arranging a visit to Brymore Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.
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