Animal Management Lecturer

East Surrey College / John Ruskin College; City Of London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking a part-time Animal Management Lecturer. You will teach Level 1–2 Animal Welfare & Management and play a crucial role in shaping the curriculum and facilities. The role requires a teaching qualification, relevant degree, and experience in the animal management industry. Competitive salary with excellent staff benefits, including pension schemes and gym access.

Benefits

Choice of two excellent pension schemes

Brilliant holiday package

Free onsite parking

Access to fully equipped gym

Discounted Spa and Salon treatments

Qualifications

• Experience working in the animal management industry or a similar educational setting.
• Relevant FE teaching experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach Level 1–2 Animal Welfare & Management.
• Contribute to shaping the curriculum and learning environment.
• Participate in the development of new facilities and resources.

Skills

Teaching qualification at level 3 or above

Experience in animal management or education

Previous FE teaching experience

Maths & English GCSE / Level 2 equivalent

Education

Relevant degree in animal science or related field

Job description

Overview

Animal Management Lecturer – East Surrey College (Redhill) and John Ruskin College (Selsdon).

Salary: £29,373 - £41,718 pro-rata (subject to qualifications, skills, and experience).

Hours: John Ruskin College – Tuesdays 8:45 am – 5 pm; East Surrey College – Wednesdays and Fridays 8:45 am – 5 pm.

A remarkable and unique opportunity has arisen at East Surrey College as we seek to appoint a Lecturer in Animal Management to teach on Level 1–2 Animal Welfare & Management, with aspirations to expand delivery to Level 3 in the near future.

This role sits within a brand-new and rapidly growing department, offering the successful candidate a rare chance to shape its future. You will play a key role in the development of the curriculum, contribute to the design of new facilities, and help establish a vibrant learning environment that includes small mammals and reptiles as part of our hands-on teaching resources.

This is more than a teaching role. It’s a chance to be part of something new, exciting, and impactful.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Brand-New Facilities: Our state-of-the-art teaching spaces include dedicated areas for small mammals and reptiles, designed to support immersive, hands-on learning.
• Department in Development: Be part of a growing team and play a key role in shaping the curriculum, resources, and student experience.
• Curriculum Expansion: You’ll teach Level 1–2 Animal Welfare & Management, with plans to expand to Level 3—your input will help drive that progression.

This is a part-time role working 3 days a week, with working hours 08:45–17:00.

The successful candidate must have

• A Teaching qualification at level 3 or above
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in animal science, zoology, veterinary science, or a related field is desirable
• Experience working in the animal management industry or a similar educational setting
• Previous, relevant FE teaching experience
• Maths & English GCSE / Level 2 equivalent

If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, a brilliant holiday package, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.

Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity. We may not respond to all unsuccessful candidates due to the volume of applications.

Please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification and Competency Framework and apply using the button below.

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ are smoke-free zones.

As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organizations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.