Animal Care Lecturer

Protocol; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol is seeking enthusiastic Animal Care Lecturers to join multiple FE colleges across Cheshire and Greater Manchester. You will deliver engaging teaching across Animal Care programmes, helping learners develop practical skills, theory, and industry awareness.

Flexible full-time and part-time hours, with both temporary and permanent opportunities. Relevant qualifications and industry experience required; teaching qualification preferred or willingness to work towards one.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Animal Care, Animal Management, Zoology, Veterinary Nursing, Animal Science, or related subject.
• Industry experience in animal care, welfare, management, veterinary settings, or related field.
• Previous teaching, training, or assessing experience is desirable but not essential.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting and developing learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Animal Care and Animal Management courses across FE programmes.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and innovative lessons.
• Assess student work and monitor learner progress against learning outcomes.
• Support students with both their academic and personal development.
• Maintain accurate learner records and contribute to quality improvement activities.
• Develop and maintain strong links with employers, industry partners, and relevant organisations.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Animal Care/Management

Job description

Animal Care Lecturers

Location: Cheshire and Greater Manchester Area

Salary: Temporary and Permanent opportunities available

Contract: Full-Time and Part-Time positions available

Hours: Flexible full-time and part-time hours

Sector: Further Education An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and knowledgeable Animal Care Lecturers to join a range of well-established Further Education Colleges across the Cheshire and Greater Manchester area. We are seeking passionate professionals who can inspire the next generation of learners pursuing careers within animal care, animal management, welfare, and related land-based industries.

The Role

You will deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across a range of Animal Care programmes, supporting learners to develop the practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and industry awareness required for successful careers within the sector. The role will involve planning and delivering lessons, assessing learner progress, and providing pastoral support to help students achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Animal Care and Animal Management courses across Further Education programmes.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and innovative lessons.
• Assess student work and monitor learner progress against learning outcomes.
• Support students with both their academic and personal development.
• Maintain accurate learner records and contribute to quality improvement activities.
• Develop and maintain strong links with employers, industry partners, and relevant organisations.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Animal Care, Animal Management, Zoology, Veterinary Nursing, Animal Science, or a related subject.
• Industry experience within animal care, animal welfare, animal management, veterinary settings, or a related field.
• Previous teaching, training, or assessing experience is desirable but not essential.
• A recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting and developing learners.

Protocol:

The Protocol Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all.

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.