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Hours: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday, 52 weeks (overtime is available and could be discussed at interview)
The Ockendon Academy in a successful, oversubscribed, multi-cultural school in South Ockendon, Essex.
The Academy's motto 'Enjoy being the best you can be', succinctly captures our ambitions for academic excellence in an environment where students are encouraged to develop their interests and talents in all areas. Therefore, learning rather than teaching is at the heart of everything we do.
The Ockendon Academy is renowned for being a welcoming, ambitious and creative place to work and learn, where your development and wellbeing matters.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Animal Care Technician and would love to hear from you if you are inspirational, creative and dynamic.
You would be required to undertake care of the animals within the Academy, to include feeding, cleaning and maintenance of the animal areas. You would also support other staff members with projects and events.
Experience of working with animals and a level 2 qualification in Animal Care would be an advantage. However, a love of animals and the ability to provide a high level of care and well-being is essential.
Please visit our website www.theockendonacademy.com for Job Description, Person Specification and Application form, or alternatively contact Helen Smith on 01708 851661 for an application pack. Academy visits are warmly welcomed.
The Ockendon Academy and Ockendon Studio School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Information about the School
It is with great excitement that we welcome you to explore the employment opportunities at The Ockendon Academy. You may have the opportunity to join a community that ‘Enjoys being the best it can be’. For us, being the best is neither a destination nor a moment in time, but it is a journey towards a consistent pattern of behaviour and attitudes that result in constant progress and achievement.
The Ockendon Academy is known for its dedication to excellence, but more importantly, to children. We have huge ambition and aspiration for every student and our commitment to their success is combined with exceptional support.
Our values are deeply rooted in a belief that all students can succeed. To achieve this, learning, rather than teaching, is at the heart of everything we do. Our staff are experts and focus on how students can be challenged and supported to achieve the very best they can academically and to help them develop the transferable skills needed to build successful futures.
The Ockendon Academy is a place of high expectations. We create a culture and ethos that facilitates success. We aim for excellence and expect our staff, students and their families to do the same.
The Ockendon Academy is renowned for being a welcoming, ambitious and creative place to work and learn, where your development and wellbeing matters. If your educational philosophy chimes with ours, we would love to hear from you.
If you wish to visit The Ockendon Academy, you are welcome to at any time by prior arrangement.
www.theockendonacademy.com
www.ockendonstudioschool.com