Are you passionate about working with children in their early years? Do you enjoy and appreciate the importance of outdoor play and connecting with plants and animals through the different seasons? Can you work independently to develop a new project at the Farm, and be a team player?

We are looking for someone who has more than a year working in a childcare setting; someone with NVQ3 or equivalent childcare qualification; someone with experience of different forms of artistic practice, relevant to organising playful and creative sessions for under 5s.

You will make good use of our 37-acre site: wildflower meadows, woodlands, ponds and farm animals, to improve emotional wellbeing, physical health, confidence and life skills of children and their family/ carers. You will work with children and families in the neighbouring areas of Southdown, Whiteway and Twerton.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Ruth Jones on ruth@bathcityfarm.org.uk

To apply, use the links below to download the full job description and person specification, read our privacy notice for applicants, then download and complete the application form and send to recruitment@bathcityfarm.org.uk

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Hours: 6 hours per week on a Thursday with options to take part in team meetings and farm events.

Closing Date: Sunday 27th February 5pm

Proposed Interview date: Thursday 3rd March 2022

Start Date: ASAP

Rate of Pay: £3,727 pro rata (£23,299 per annum FTE)

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Bath City Farm is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and of vulnerable adults.

The post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.