Animal Management Lecturer

Orbital South Colleges; Croydon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

Holiday package

Free onsite parking

Fully equipped gym access

Spa and Salon discounts

Job summary

Orbital South Colleges seeks an Animal Management Lecturer to teach Level 1–2 Animal Welfare & Management at John Ruskin College in Selsdon, with potential expansion to Level 3. The role is part-time (3 days/week) with opportunities to grow and add sessional hours as numbers rise.

You will join a brand-new, expanding department shaping curriculum and facilities, delivering hands-on teaching with small mammals and reptiles in a modern learning environment.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification at level 3 or above.
• Experience working in animal management industry or a related educational setting.
• FE teaching experience.
• Maths & English GCSE / Level 2 equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Teach Level 1–2 Animal Welfare & Management with plans to expand to Level 3.
• Contribute to curriculum development and design of new facilities.
• Deliver hands-on learning with small mammals and reptiles.
• Support growth and development of the department.

Skills

FE teaching experience

Animal management background

Education

Teaching qualification at level 3 or above

Degree in animal science / zoology / veterinary science or related field

Job description

Animal Management Lecturer

College location: John Ruskin College (Selsdon)

Salary: 0.6 FTE (3days/week)£29,373 - £41,718 pro rata(subject to qualifications, skills, and experience)

A remarkable and unique opportunity has arisen at John Ruskin 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 is apart-time role (3 full days per week), with exciting potential to grow. Additionalsessional hours may be availableas student numbers increase, offering the opportunity to build towards full-time hours.

This role sits within abrand-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.

The successful candidate must have:

• A Teaching qualification at level 3 or above. If you're not yet a qualified lecturer, we can support you to gain your teaching qualification while you earn, providing full teacher training and development to help you build a successful career in Further Education.
• 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

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.

*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 adultsand 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 organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.