Lecturer in Animal Care

We are excited to announce we are now looking for a Lecturer in Animal Care to join our dedicated Animal Care reporting into the Head of Section. This is a full-time, fixed-term maternity cover role covering November 2024 to July 2025.

As part of this role, you will deliver specific programmes in line with the college's aims and objectives for this area's curriculum plan. You will work closely with management, colleagues and students to ensure success for both college and students. Your confidence and excellent communication skills will also ensure a great partnership with our stakeholders too.

This is a great opportunity for an individual with previous experience in Animal Care to help shape the future of our department. Not only will you be leading tutorship on the course and sharing your experience and knowledge but you always be creating opportunities for students, including work experience. You will be motivated and have great interpersonal skills and an ability to engage, motivate and support mixed ability learners.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Previous academic experience in Animal Care would be fantastic, along with a recognised teaching qualification, (L5 or above). We will also consider someone who is willing to work towards obtaining this qualification and has experience of working in an Animal Care role which would be relatable to the areas we teach. We are looking for individuals who can inspire our students with passion and enthusiasm.

• Very competitive salaries that have seen sector leading pay awards



• Excellent annual leave entitlements for all (between 35 and 50 annual leave days, as well as 8 bank holiday days, and additional time off over the Christmas period!)



• Dedication to career development and progression through dedicated development days, talent schemes and much more



• Recognition for great work through awards, events and celebration days



• Cycle to Work Scheme



• Access to onsite facilities with discounted rates on services including Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks



• Use of the College gym facilities as well as discounts at local gyms



• Generous pension schemes (23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles, 21.5% employer contribution for non-teaching roles)



• Access to a huge range of high street discounts



• Free will writing



• Travel discounts including local bus, tram, train, as well as cross country coach and trains



• Free flu vaccine



• Free confidential counselling service and wellness platforms