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Education Assistant

The Barleylands Education team facilitate a variety of themed educational days to link with the curriculum, and through fun, interactive activities and cookery workshops, give children a better understanding of where their food comes from, and the importance of a healthy balanced diet.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and lively individual to join the team, hosting school visits. If you have the skills and attributes we are seeking, we would love to hear from you.

Working hours – term time, between 8.30 and 3.30 according to demand.

About you:

A fun and passionate person who enjoys teaching children
Happy to lead large groups, imparting knowledge, facilitating hands on activities and checking that learning objectives are being met.
Experience in working with EYFS, KS1 and KS2 children would be an advantage, but not necessary.
Possess strong communication skills.
Have a flexible work approach and be able to use your own initiative
Be adaptable to an ever-changing working environment
Be willing to absorb and relay information regarding Food, Farming and the Countryside
Hold a full/clean UK Driving Licence

To register an interest in this role, email or send a copy of your CV to Karen Watson, Education Officer, Barleylands Farm, Barleylands Road, Billericay, CM11 2UD or e-mail karen@barleylands.co.uk

Please include a covering letter outlining why you believe you are suitable for the post.

Christmas Team Members

Barleylands Farm Park is seeking fun and charismatic individuals to join their team this Christmas season. We are looking for people with a warm heart and gentle demeanour who can create memorable experiences for our visitors. Helping children believe they are meeting the real Father Christmas, whilst spreading festive cheer and goodwill to our visitors.

You will be responsible for greeting families, checking in guests for their Father Christmas experience, preparing children and families to meet Santa, processing and up-selling photography merchandise at the till point.

If you are looking for a part time role and able to work weekends and the school holidays from 29^th November – 24^th December, then we want to hear from you!

About you:

Can demonstrate a friendly character and cheerful personality whilst interacting with families
Ability to create magical and individual experiences for the families visiting Father Christmas
Able to stay in character throughout with a smile on your face
Have a performance background, although this is not essential
A reliable team player, hardworking individual with excellent time management
Enjoy working indoors and outdoors in a busy and fun environment
Confident and authoritative individual with the ability to engage with children and parents
Aptitude to think on your feet and solve problems creatively
Takes a proactive approach to Health & Safety to ensure a safe working environment
If you are successful you will be expected to wear a festive costume/uniform which will be provided

Most importantly, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we want you to get everyone into the spirit of Christmas.

To apply; email a CV to farmpark@barleylands.co.uk

Closing date 31^st October 2019

Children’s Party Host –Weekend (Part Time)

Barleylands Farm Park is a friendly, fun and unique place to work. We are seeking a bubbly, approachable and well organised person to join our team. With a range of birthday parties to host, from Farmyard Frolics to Pizza Parties and exclusive hires, we are looking for people who like nothing more than making a child’s birthday the best ever.

As a party host you will be leading large groups of children through different activities. You must be an enthusiastic person, able to communicate effectively with both children and their parents and have excellent time keeping skills.

Our award-winning Farm Park is home to a range of animals including Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Bunnies, Chickens, Alpacas and much more. With a range of daily activities including animal encounters, tractor rides, birds of prey displays, plus our giant bouncy pillow, indoor play barn and go karts the fun never stops. If you have the skills and attributes we are seeking then we would love to hear from you.

About you:

A fun and passionate person who can host our popular birthday parties
Able to create a party atmosphere and lead activities for large groups of children
Confident and authoritative individual with the ability to engage with children and parents
Can confidently host pizza making demonstrations
Experience delivering exceptional customer service
Enjoy working indoors and outdoors in a busy and fun environment
A reliable team player with excellent time management
Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities and forward planning
Aptitude to think on your feet and solve problems creatively
Excellent housekeeping skills
Ability to support the wider Farm Park team as required
Takes a proactive approach to Health & Safety to ensure a safe working environment
Basic knowledge of food allergens and food safety
Holder of a full/clean UK Driving License

Great opportunity for anyone who wishes to gain experience to help begin a career in childcare, or to support qualifications such as childhood and youth studies, or even teaching.

To apply please email your CV to farmpark@barleylands.co.uk

Deadline for applications is 31st October

Maintenance Assistance

The main duties of this role are to undertake general day-to-day maintenance, for the external and internal upkeep of the Farm Park & Craft Village, plus other duties when required. A large element of work will be physical and hands on, ideal for a competent and knowledgeable Handyman or someone with a trade background looking for a new and varied role.

Job Description:

Carrying out general maintenance of buildings, fencing etc.
Able to complete basic gardening duties including weeding, mowing and strimming
Experience in painting/decorating (indoor and outdoor)
Basic woodwork skills to build sets and props for events
Basic electrical and plumbing skills to maintain supply
Maintain/install farm Park play equipment
Experience in driving tractors and forklift trucks (training will be given)
A trade background and/or a competent and knowledgeable Handyman would be an advantage
Must be approachable and able to deal with members of the public
Enjoy working outdoors in a busy and fun environment
A reliable team player with excellent time keeping
Aptitude to think on your feet and solve problems creatively
Smart in appearance
Hands on, flexible with a can-do attitude
Takes a proactive approach to Health & Safety to ensure a safe working environment
Holder of a full/clean UK Driving License

Excellent working conditions, hours and rates of pay for the right individual.

This role is offered as full time positions.

To apply: please send your CV to sue@barleylands.co.uk