Animal Management Lecturer

JR United Kingdom; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the South-East is seeking a full-time Animal Management Lecturer. This role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching in Veterinary Nursing and related fields, supporting students in their learning journey. Applicants should have relevant experience and qualifications, and will contribute to a dynamic educational environment. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and various health and wellbeing perks, encouraging work-life balance.

Benefits

Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes

Subsidised leisure courses

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family-friendly policies

On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Background in Veterinary Nursing, Animal Biology, and Animal Health required.
• Experience in an Accredited Animal Collection, Zoo, or Veterinary Practice beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver educational content and assess student performance.
• Design teaching strategies and participate in student enrolment.
• Provide continuous assessment and academic support.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Animal Biology

Animal Health

Experience with a wide range of animals

Education

Relevant degree in Veterinary Nursing or Animal Biology

Job description

This Animal Management Lecturer role is full-time, working 37 hours per week, reporting directly to the Head of Department. The primary purpose of the role is to provide exceptional teaching and assessment experiences to students, enabling them to maximize their potential. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering educational content, assessing student performance, and fostering a conducive learning environment.

Key responsibilities include designing and implementing teaching, learning, and assessment strategies, participating in student interviews, enrolment, and induction, preparing detailed schemes of work and lesson plans, and providing continuous assessment and feedback.

Candidates must have a background in Veterinary Nursing, Animal Biology, and Animal Health, as these are the subject areas to be delivered. Experience working with a wide range of animals, including dogs, cats, small mammals, and exotic mammals/ectotherms, is required.

Experience within an Accredited Animal Collection or organization such as a Zoo, Wildlife/Animal Park, Animal Rescue, or Veterinary Practice is beneficial, preferably UK-based, with knowledge of UK legislation and animal management in captivity.

The role also involves offering academic support, preparing students for assessments, maintaining accurate records, contributing to curriculum development, and participating in college activities such as parents' evenings and marketing events.

For further details, please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East, operating across four main campuses: Slough and Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham, and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our staff focus on learner-centered education in state-of-the-art environments, serving a diverse student and business community.

Our staff benefits include:

• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Subsidised leisure courses
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family-friendly policies supporting work-life balance
• On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Health & wellbeing benefits, including discounted gym memberships, confidential counselling, and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Slough and Langley sites

Note: The vacancy closes on Sunday, 13th July, but interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.

To apply, visit our careers page and complete the online application form, ensuring you include how you meet each essential criterion in the supporting statement.

Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check, among other legally required checks, as part of safeguarding procedures.