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Gardening & Animal Lead

Brantridge School · Haywards Heath · West Sussex

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to ensure the welfare of on-site animals and that the class gardening beds are maintained. To facilitate pupils understanding of animal care and horticulture.

Key Responsibilities

  • To deliver the animal care and horticulture curriculum
  • Ensure the welfare of on-site animals
  • Maintain class gardens
  • Potentially within the 36 weekly hours, there is an expectation to care for the animals needs during the weekends.
  • To ensure the safety of pupils, staff and animals through adhering to the school’s H&S requirements.

Key Requirements

  • GSCE or equivalent in maths and English
  • Working with children
  • Working in an educational setting
  • Working as part of a team
  • Working with and caring for animals
  • A working knowledge of effective gardening
  • A working knowledge of relevant aspects of the Science curriculum to gardening and animals

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About this school

Brantridge School

Academy special converter · Ages 6–11

Good
Pupils
77
Avg teacher salary
£49,370
Pupil:teacher ratio
7:1
Academy trust
ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6EQ

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Salary
S4 point 24-27 £28,100.29 to £30,432.32 (actual salary) based on £31,992 to £34,647 (FTE)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
15 October 2026
Closing date
6 November 2026

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