Weekend Stock Keeper - Part-time

Westlands School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-5434-843S
• Posted:24/09/2025
• Pay:£24,110 - £24,230 FTE (£5,213 - £5,239 Pro Rata)
• Start Date:October 2025
• App Close Date:08/10/2025 at 15:00
• Interviews:w/c 13th October 2025

Advert

• Westlands School
• 4 hours on Saturdays, 4 hours on Sundays
• All Year Round

Westlands School Farm is looking for a motivated individual to become part of our vibrant and growing community where young people gain experience of land based studies in a truly vocational setting. The ideal candidate will be reliable with good problem solving abilities, able to self-motivate and work independently within a given time frame. The role involves maintaining the welfare needs of our award winning animals to the highest standards and whilst training will be given, a suitable candidate will have an understanding of the welfare needs of animals and how to care for them on a basic level.

The role is intended to provide weekend cover, four hours a day on Saturday and Sunday.

This is an exciting time to join the Farm Team at Westlands School as we are in the process of adding a new farm classroom block designed to meet the practical needs of a school farm while supporting classroom learning. The block is going to consist of five classrooms, including a larger classroom with bi-fold doors that provide direct access to the outdoor farm. Completion is expected December 2025

'The new farm classroom block will revolutionise agricultural education at Westlands School, providing our students with unparalleled opportunities for hands-on learning and practical experience. This project embodies our commitment to sustainability and innovation, ensuring that our students learn in an environment that promotes eco-friendly practices and responsible stewardship.”

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Join us to benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Oliver Howland at oliver.howland@swale.at.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact Recruitment@swale.at.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the school

Westlands School is a large, mixed, 11-18 school with a tradition of excellent outcomes for students and a ‘Good’ OFSTED judgement. We have an enviable reputation in the local area, being significantly over-subscribed on an annual basis. As part of Swale Academies Trust we work in collaboration with other schools across Kent and East Sussex. We are a Teaching School and provide professional development of the highest quality.

Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.

Westlands offers a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.

Job Contact Information

• Name:WSSrecruitment
• Address:Westlands Ave, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF
• Telephone: 01795 477475
• Email: wssrecruitment@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack