Farm Lead Teacher
Addington Valley Academy, Croydon, CR0 9AZ14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
to be confirmed
Closing date
4 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Unqualified Pay Scale Point 1 £25,758
Additional allowances
+ SEN Allowance £2,679
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone with drive, creativity and a passion to join our team and lead our farm provision; primarily teaching students lessons in animal care and horticulture, but also caring for the animals and maintaining their environments. We are looking for someone who can deliver ‘quality first’ learning experiences that challenge and engage or students. The AVA Farm team, a group of volunteer staff, also provide support with day-to-day animal care. *Please note, there is a requirement for some weekend working which can be discussed at interview.*
The successful candidate would have a significant amount of responsibility in regards to both students and animals; the right person would need an understanding of health and safety and farm risk assessments as well as how to deliver appropriate curriculums for our students. As our farm is in the early stages of development, SLT and staff from Tom’s Farm, would be supporting the successful candidate in developing this provision and they would receive training from the Manager of Tom’s Farm.
What the school offers its staff
Addington Valley we can offer the right candidate a platform to express ideas and influence positive change in the day-to-day lives of our students and animals. We want to expand our farm provision and are looking for the right candidate to be a part of this exciting opportunity.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Addington Valley Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 133 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Addington Valley Academy website
- Email address
- mollyking@orchardhill.ac.uk
- Phone number
- 0204 5112949
Orchard Hill College (the College) and Orchard Hill College Academy Trust (the Trust) together form Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust (OHC&AT), a family of specialist education providers for students and students from nursery to further education across London, Surrey and Sussex. As an outstanding provider and Academy sponsor, Orchard Hill College has a strong track record for making a positive impact within the local communities it serves.
Addington Valley Academy is special Free School in Croydon for children and young people with autism and learning difficulties. The school opened in 2020 and provides 150 places for children and young people aged 2-19 who have autism and social communication, cognitive, sensory and social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
The new purpose designed school is equipped to meet the needs of students and includes sensory gardens, indoor sensory rooms, soft-play area, and a large cookery room along with other facilities to encourage students to learn skills to live independently. Students access specialist support enabling them to learn and achieve in a nurturing and aspirational environment.
Addington Valley Academy is a rewarding and inspirational place to work and the whole school community comes together to create the best possible outcomes for its students.
To find out more about Addington Valley Academy please visit www.addingtonvalley.org
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