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Farm School Leader (Growing)

Farms for City Children
Arlingham, Gloucestershire

Posted: 7 Jan 2026

Deadline: 26 Jan 2026

Compensation: £24,447 per annum

Paid Full-time Permanent

Job description

Location – Gloucestershire

Salary - £24,447 per annum

Contract – Full time (35 hours per week), Permanent

Farms for City Children offers children and young people a week in the heart of the British countryside staying on one of our farms, where they are immersed in the natural world of food, farming, and country life. During their stay, they participate in the seasonal tasks of the day: sowing, growing and harvesting in our kitchen gardens, caring for livestock and looking after the land, and a variety of tasks designed to build greater connection with the natural world.

We are looking for a Farm School Leader to join our team on our farm in Gloucestershire. Wick Court is a 50-acre working farm raising pigs, poultry, sheep and cattle. It also houses equine and bees and has a number of important heritage orchards growing perry pears and apples for juicing.

This is a hands-on role, responsible for planning and delivering a productive kitchen garden and leading engaging countryside, food and farming sessions for groups of children at Wick Court

The postholder will create and deliver productive and environmentally sensitive growing in the gardens and orchards. They will be passionate about food quality and provenance and work closely with the kitchen team at the farm. While the role will be responsible for growing at Wick Court, and lead practical management of the garden and orchard and work with volunteers, the postholder will also work with the animals and children, and support estate management as part of the wider farming operations team. The postholder will deliver countryside sessions for visiting children as well helping with daily farming tasks.

As comfortable in wellies in the garden as engaging with visiting children and teachers, this role requires a can-do attitude, an enthusiasm for good food, and a genuine passion for supporting children and young people to access the benefits of nature. 

The role requires the ability to undertake work outside of 9 to 5 hours, including some weekend and lone working on a rota basis.

For full details about the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification and Job Information Pack.

What we Offer

In return you will receive a starting salary of £24,447 per annum and a range of benefits, which include:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 6% employer contribution to NEST pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Application information

How to Apply

Deadline for applications: 9am Monday 26th January 2026

Interviews: Friday 30th January 2026

To apply, please go to https://hr.breathehr.com/v/farm-school-leader-growing-44626 download and fill out our application form that is located at the bottom of the page. Once completed, click on the Apply button, fill in your details and upload the application form. You may also wish to fill out and upload our equal opportunities monitoring form. 

We are unable to accept just cover letters and CVs.

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