Job reference:006143

Salary:Dependent on experience

Department:Education

Hours Per Week:Flexible up to 37.5 hpw

Closing date:20/10/2025

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLES DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF SPONSORSHIP.

Animal Care Technician – Farm Animals (Including Donkeys)

About the Role

Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking to make a real difference? Shaftesbury Millie College is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to join our team, working primarily with a variety of farm animals—including donkeys, goats and sheep. You’ll play a vital role in supporting our educational and therapeutic programs, ensuring the highest standards of care and wellbeing for our animals.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily care routines for all farm animals, including feeding, cleaning, and health monitoring.

• Assist with veterinary visits and maintain hygiene standards across the animal provision.

• Prepare animals for educational and therapeutic sessions, supporting students (including those with special needs).

• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and maintain accurate records.

• Work as part of a rota to provide consistent care, including some weekend and holiday cover.

What We’re Looking For

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and empathetic individuals with a genuine passion for animal welfare.

• Calm and adaptable approach, able to manage multiple priorities.

• Experience working with farm animals, and equines/ donkeys, is highly desirable.

• Commitment to safety, compliance, and excellence in animal care.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team of staff and volunteers.

• An interest in the delivery of animal assisted therapy

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of animals, students, and the wider community.

• Be part of a supportive, inclusive environment.

• Work with rescue animals and contribute to their care and rehabilitation.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us deliver exceptional care to our farm animals!

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Shaftesbury Millie College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff. It is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and will follow our rigorous safer recruitment processes.

Shaftesbury Millie College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.

Application Process

Please provide a supporting statement with the application form.

Application Form on request – please contact Cenan Chappell cchappell@shaftesburygroup.org

Closing date: 20th October 2026

Interview Dates: To be confirmed

Early applications are strongly encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates.

Visits to the setting are welcomed, and encouraged, by arrangement.