Vauxhall City Farm
Job Description
Job Title
Education sessional worker
Salary
£7/hour
Superannuation
No scheme available
Hours
Irregular hours to support farm activities particularly weekends, weekdays
during term time and staff holiday.
Annual leave
No entitlement
Responsibility for
No line management responsibility
Liaising with
Volunteers and staff at Vauxhall City Farm
Responsible to
Education manager
Accountable to
Farm Director and Management Committee
This is an ideal opportunity to become involved in one of the hidden treasures of London.
Covering 1.5 acres of land, Vauxhall City Farm is home to over 60 animals and provides a
chance for Londoners to meet farm animals face to face. It also provides opportunities,
education and training for people in the local community and beyond.
Overall purpose of the job
To assist with the educational project at Vauxhall City Farm as and when required. This includes
leading educational visits from schools, events for the community, birthday parties and events
taking place offsite (i.e. shows and ‘animals out’ trips).
Key Responsibilities
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Work independently to deliver tours, workshops and activities to groups and visitors.
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Set up and clear away all materials needed for the session
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Liaise with education manager to manage school bookings, payments etc
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To deal with the general public and a wide variety of clients including those with access
needs, with tact and diplomacy at all times.
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To ensure the security of the site, including animal housing and buildings.
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Work with other staff to ensure all aspects of the farm run smoothly.
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To be able to work as part of a team and undertake tasks using your own initiative within
the prescribed farm routine.
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To work with other staff to undertake the delivery of project based activities.
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To take part in any other Farm duties that may occur from time to time.
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To understand, implement and uphold the farms policies at all times, including the farm’s
child protection procedures, equal opportunities policy and diversity policies.
Personal Specification for Education Sessional Staff
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Education/ Qualifications/
Knowledge
Educated to GCSE level
Experience
Proven experience of working
within a busy and varied
environment
Proven experience of working
with and/or leading groups of
children and young people
Teaching and/or
Environmental qualification
First Aid Qualification
Experience of independently
delivering informal education
experiences for the general
public.
Experience of dealing with
administrative procedures.
Experience of dealing with the
public
Skills/Competencies
Excellent communication
skills, with particular respect to
communicating with large
groups of young children.
Ability to communicate with
those of all ages, abilities and
backgrounds.
Good time management skills.
Ability to work within a team.
Ability to manage a group of
up to 30 children and follow
written guidance and
procedures (i.e. lesson plans,
talk scripts)
Ability to use initiative.
Personal Attributes
Working knowledge of health
and safety issues and how
these may affect educational
programmes.
Good organisational skills.
Commitment to promoting and
adhering to written policies,
including Vauxhall City Farm’s
Equal Opportunities Policy
Able to work some weekends.