Lecturer and Programme Leader: Animal Management

Northumberland college is a dynamic and forward-thinking educational institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and training. To support the on-going development and academic excellence at our Land-Based campus at Kirkley Hall we are seeking a skilled and passionate animal management programme leader. The role requires innovative and outstanding teaching, learning and assessment practices to ensure positive outcomes for learners. The role is aimed at learners working at levels 3-6 so previous experiences of teaching in an HE environment would be desirable.

Candidates should possess a minimum of a Level 6 qualification in an industry specific subject, and a minimum of GCSE 4/Level 2 in Maths, English and science. The candidate should be a qualified teacher, ideally with vocational assessment qualifications. Experience and a qualification in internal quality assurance processes would be an advantage. Candidates should have previous experience of working with animals in industry settings to support vocational expertise.

Northumberland College is the only college in the county serving, the communities of Northumberland, offering a diverse curriculum offer from Entry level to Level 6, discrete SEND provision and Apprenticeships. We have three campuses from Berwick near the Scottish Border, Ashington and Kirkley Hall, close to Ponteland and in May 2022, Ofsted rated as a Good provider with Outstanding Personal Development, and are the top Performing Land based College in the Northeast. Over recent years, the College has invested over £14million in new facilities at its sites, including a £2.5 million STEM Centre at its Ashington campus and our Ashington campus will be home to the first pathfinder Gen zero FE College in the UK in 2025/2026

About EPNE

At Education Partnership North East, we are passionate about transforming lives through education. As a leading education provider in the North East of England, comprising of Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College we are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences that help our students to achieve their full potential; and we are ambitious. We are currently the top performing General Further Education college in the North East for 16-19 student achievement and ranked 2nd nationally.

We have a strong college community and encourage our staff and students to be their authentic selves, be respectful of others and to be innovative in how they deliver an excellent student experience by creating an exciting future for everyone working and studying across the group.

As an employer, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where our staff can thrive. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and wellbeing.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Due to the nature of this post you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.