Animal Care Technician — Educator Support

Sunderland College; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Discount platform

Health plans

Wellbeing support

Free parking

Job summary

Sunderland College in Sunderland is seeking an Animal Technician to support animal care and practical teaching across courses in Animal Care and related subjects.

The role involves maintaining welfare, assisting learners, and helping diversify the animal collection while working within a busy FE environment. The post supports hands-on learning and safety-first practices in animal facilities.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Animal Care, Animal Management or a related subject.
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Relevant practical experience in animal husbandry and animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of daily animal care, including feeding, watering, cleaning enclosures and monitoring animal health and welfare.
• Prepare animals, equipment and resources to support practical teaching sessions and student learning activities.
• Maintain animal accommodation, enrichment programmes and biosecurity procedures to ensure a safe and stimulating environment.
• Support students during practical activities, promoting safe working practices and positive animal handling techniques.
• Keep accurate records relating to animal welfare, stock levels, treatments and routine husbandry tasks.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the animal collection and facilities, helping to enhance the learner experience and practical opportunities available.

Skills

Driving licence

Animal care experience

Animal welfare knowledge

Organisation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 qualification

GCSE English & Maths

Practical animal husbandry experience

Job description

Sunderland College in Sunderland is seeking an Animal Technician to support animal care and practical teaching across courses in Animal Care and related subjects.

The role involves maintaining welfare, assisting learners, and helping diversify the animal collection while working within a busy FE environment. The post supports hands-on learning and safety-first practices in animal facilities.