Farm Worker

Brymore Academy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2NB

14 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: £28,028 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

About The Role

We are seeking a practical, enthusiastic and hardworking Farm Technician to join the team at 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 day-to-day running of the farm, helping to ensure high standards of livestock welfare, farm maintenance and health and safety, whilst contributing to the outstanding agricultural learning experiences offered to students. Working closely with the Farm Manager, you will play an important role in maintaining the farm, caring for livestock and supporting practical activities that help inspire the next generation of agricultural professionals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out daily livestock checks and supporting the welfare and husbandry of a range of farm animals.
• Assisting with feeding, grooming, health monitoring and seasonal activities, including lambing and breeding programmes.
• Supporting the maintenance of farm equipment, buildings, fencing and other farm infrastructure.
• Undertaking routine maintenance tasks and minor repairs to help keep the farm operating efficiently.
• Helping to deliver practical agricultural activities and supporting students during farm-based learning sessions.
• Assisting with farm events, open days and visits from volunteers, school groups and the wider community.
• Working as part of a rota to ensure the consistent care of livestock throughout term time, weekends and holiday periods.

This role would suit someone with practical farming experience who enjoys working outdoors, is passionate about animal welfare and agriculture, and is keen to contribute to both a successful working farm and 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

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brymore-academy

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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