FARM, GARDEN AND ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT
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Position Overview & Specifications
Number of Posts 1
Grade NJC APT&C Grade 4 (points 4-6).
Salary £21189 to £ 21968
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 37 hours a week.
Closing Date 20/02/2023. Location Ripley St Thomas CE Academy, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS (1747 on roll)
Tel: 01524 64496
School website: www.ripleystthomas.com Summary Ripley St Thomas CE Academy, Lancaster, require a Farm, Garden and Animal Care assistant to start as soon as possible.
The role is to support the Academy’s Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care department. This will involve animal husbandry with large and small animals to high standards of animal welfare, and maintaining the farm, garden area and the livestock grazing areas.
Please see the job description for full details or visit www.ripleystthomas.com/vacancies.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note that CVs are not accepted.
To apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached or which can be downloaded from www.ripleystthomas.com/vacancies. Along with the completed application form, applicants should write a letter addressed to Mrs Walmsley, the Principal, outlining how their experience fits them for the role.
The deadline for receipt of applications is midday on Monday 20 February 2023.
Essential Qualifications
Level 2 Animal Care qualification or similar
Level 3 Animal Management qualification or similar
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for FARM, GARDEN AND ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT roles across Lancashire County Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,189 - £21,968 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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