Animal Care Instructor - Flexible Hours & Career Growth

Barnsley College; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Career advancement

Free Barnsley College courses

24/7 GP access

Staff discounts

Job summary

Barnsley College seeks an enthusiastic Instructor to deliver practical Animal Care and Management sessions at Wigfield Farm. You will guide learners, assess progress, and maintain welfare standards in a real-world setting, working with Course Leaders to ensure high-quality hands-on learning.

The role is on-site, with a flexible variable hours contract, requiring strong communication and safeguarding commitment to support students and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage learners and colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to train, instruct and assess students effectively.
• Experience supporting learner development and achievement.
• Strong team working skills and adaptability.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical teaching and instruction to students, individually and in groups.
• Support learner development and progress with accurate assessments and feedback.
• Prepare learning materials and maintain documentation for each learner.
• Promote high standards of animal welfare, health and safety in a real-world setting.
• Create an engaging learning environment that supports progression in the animal care industry.

Skills

Communication skills

Instruct and assess

Learner development

Team working

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Animal Care/Management

Level 2 Maths & English

Job description

Barnsley College seeks an enthusiastic Instructor to deliver practical Animal Care and Management sessions at Wigfield Farm. You will guide learners, assess progress, and maintain welfare standards in a real-world setting, working with Course Leaders to ensure high-quality hands-on learning.

The role is on-site, with a flexible variable hours contract, requiring strong communication and safeguarding commitment to support students and staff alike.