Job Description
Horticultural Apprentice on a working school farm. Working alongside the farm manager to maintain the established horticultural areas on the farm.
- To produce and advertise seasonal plants for sale.
- To make the most of the new horticultural facilities on the farm and promote the use of these within the department and the school.
- To assist with the bespoke students and ensure the smooth running of these sessions by providing small and relevant tasks.
- To encourage the link between the school and the community with the use of the current facilities available.
- To attend college one day per week to study Horticulture Level 2.
Personal Qualities :
Potential candidates must be hard working and willing to learn. Due to the nature of the job a polite and kind nature is essential at all times. Ability to interact with others and promote the work they doing.
Skills Required :
Basic horticultural skills and knowledge of tools used within the trade such as use of hand tools and lawn mowers.
Future Prospects : To successfully complete a level 2 qualification in horticulture. To increase the use of the horticultural facilities at Redborne school farm. To establish a good working relationship between the farm and the bespoke students at Redborne school.
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