Animal Care Lecturer

Protocol; Ledston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Protocol is seeking an enthusiastic Animal Care Lecturer to join our School of Animal Care and Land Management across campuses in West Yorkshire. This is a part-time, permanent role (pro rata) based predominantly across campuses, with a focus on delivering engaging lessons and high-quality teaching resources.

You will plan, deliver, assess, and progress learners on FE and apprenticeship programmes, uphold inclusive learning, and adapt to learners at varying levels.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Animal Care or related subject.
• Qualified to teach or commitment to obtaining one.
• Recent FE or school teaching/industry experience.
• Up-to-date subject knowledge in Animal Care.
• English and Maths at Level 2 or above.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons and schemes of work.
• Create high-quality teaching, learning and assessment resources.
• Deliver sessions across Animal Care programmes using varied teaching methods.
• Set learning targets and provide timely feedback to support progress.
• Monitor learner achievement and implement improvement strategies.
• Build positive relationships with students and provide guidance and support.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet diverse learner needs.
• Collaborate within a supportive curriculum team and promote positive behaviour.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Classroom management

Inclusive teaching

Education

Degree in Animal Care or related subject

Teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one

FE/school teaching or industry experience

Job description

Animal Care Lecturer (Part-Time, Permanent)
Location: West Yorkshire based.
Part-Time, Permanent
£19,149 - £21,547 per annum (pro rata)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Animal Care Lecturer to join our growing School of Animal Care and Land Management. The department offers a wide range of programmes including Further Education, Apprenticeships and Higher Education courses, with provision extending from Entry Level through to Level 6 from September.

Based predominantly across campuses, we are looking for an inspiring educator who enjoys working in a land-based environment, has a genuine passion for animals, and is committed to helping learners achieve their full potential.

As an Animal Care Lecturer, you will:

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons and schemes of work.
• Create high-quality teaching, learning and assessment resources.
• Deliver inspiring sessions across a range of Animal Care programmes using varied teaching methods.
• Set clear learning targets and provide timely, constructive feedback to support student progress.
• Monitor learner achievement and implement strategies to improve outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with students, providing guidance, encouragement and support.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive and passionate curriculum team.
• Promote positive behaviour and apply restorative practice within your teaching and learner interactions.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree-level qualification in Animal Care or a related subject.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or a commitment to work towards one.
• Recent and relevant industry or teaching experience within Further Education or schools.
• Up-to-date subject knowledge within Animal Care.
• English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 or above.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive and nurturing learning environment.
• The flexibility to work across different campuses and with learners at varying levels.

The legal bit...

Protocol National ltd trading as Protocol are acting as an employment business for this position. If you are successful, Protocol is required to see evidence of your Right to Work in the UK; in addition to you applying for an enhanced DBS Certificate should you not already hold a suitable certificate registered on the DBS Update Service. The position is subject to agreement to Terms and Conditions and suitable application and reference process. As a result of the volume of applications we are currently receiving we regret that we may be unable to respond with individual feedback. If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.