Animal Care and Equine Lecturer - (28 hours p/w)

Hopwood Hall; Middleton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Middleton is seeking a part-time Animal Care and Equine Lecturer to join their team. This role requires teaching a range of courses in Animal Care and Equine Management, requiring strong experience and qualifications in the field. The ideal candidate will possess teaching qualifications and significant experience in the industry, ensuring a rich educational experience for students. This is an exciting opportunity for educators passionate about Animal Care and Equine studies.

Qualifications

• Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Degree and/or relevant professional qualification e.g. HNC/D.
• Experience of teaching within the subject area.

Responsibilities

• Teach on a wide range of full and part-time courses.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Prepare and mark assessments as needed.

Skills

Teaching Qualification

Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills

Creative Approach to Teaching Material Development

Comprehensive Subject Knowledge

Experience in Animal and Equine Management

Education

Degree in relevant field

BHS Stage 2 Qualification

Tools

ProMonitor

Goldmine

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Animal Care and Equine Lecturer - (28 hours p/w)

Application Deadline: 8 December 2025

Department: Animal Care and Equine

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Middleton

Compensation: £28,021 - £36,751 per annum, i.e £35,027 - £45,939 pro rata per annum

Description

The college is seeking an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic part time Animal Care and Equine lecturer to join the well established Equine team. The ideal candidate should be a qualified lecturer with experience of delivering City and Guilds Technical Level 2 and 3 in both Animal and Equine Management. The ideal candidate would have experience of working in an Equine related industry and strong links with employers due to their work history in addition to being an experienced lecturer. The ideal candidate should be qualified to BHS Stage 2 in addition to their teaching qualifications and must have experience of teaching the riding elements of the equine curriculum. This is a mixed role across Animal and Equine so we are looking for candidates who are confident and experienced in delivering all aspects of the Animal and Equine technicals and T-Levels up to Level 3. This is an exciting time to join a growing section of a well established, innovative and high performing curriculum area.

Key Responsibilities

• To teach on a wide range of full and part-time courses, in line with the college and curriculum area specifications
• To contribute to the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum in the school
• To prepare and mark assessments as required within the range of programmes timetabled
• To promote and participate in the delivery of Basic / Key Skills
• To be responsible for the continuous improvement in attendance, punctuality, retention and achievement of students in designated teaching groups
• To produce full, considered and timely reports and references on students
• To participate in student interviews, enrolment and induction, open days and other liaison activities
• To work co-operatively within a team and attend all team meetings
• To fully participate in the college’s ILT strategy including contributing to the upkeep of the section’s intranet site
• To adopt fully all curriculum initiatives adopted by the curriculum area
• To maintain comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of specialist areas
• To maintain current and appropriate resources for all course units taught including Schemes of Work, Lesson Plans, and suitable teaching materials ensuring differentiated learning opportunities are in place
• To contribute to the total learning experience of students within the curriculum area
• To ensure the application of Inclusive Learning in all areas of activity
• Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge
• Any other duties of a similar level of responsibility as may be required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards

Desirable Criteria

• Degree and/or relevant professional qualification e.g. HNC/D

How Identified: Application

Experience

Essential Criteria

• Experience of teaching within the subject area.
• If a vocational area practical/industrial experience within that field.

How Identified: Application/Interview

Specialist Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Comprehensive knowledge of the subject area
• Understanding of current educational initiatives
• Creative and innovative approach to the development of teaching materials

How Identified: Application/Interview

IT Skills

Essential Criteria

• Intermediate level of Microsoft applications particularly word and powerpoint.

Willing to undertake IT training relevant to their role.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of software packages such as promonitor, goldmine and student record systems.
• Familiar with using VLE’s and E Learning packages.

How Identified: Application/Interview