Animal Management Lecturer

East Surrey College / John Ruskin College; Redhill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Redhill is seeking a part-time Lecturer in Animal Management, responsible for teaching levels 1-3 in Animal Welfare & Management. The successful candidate will be involved in developing the new Animal Management course and offer support to students. Applicants should possess a teaching qualification and relevant experience in the animal management industry. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including pension schemes and access to gym facilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to two pension schemes

Generous holiday package

Free onsite parking

Access to a fully equipped gym

Discounted in-house Spa and Salon treatments

Qualifications

• A Teaching qualification at level 3 or above is required.
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in animal science, zoology, veterinary science is desirable.
• Experience working in the animal management industry or a similar educational setting is needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach on level 1-3 Animal Welfare & Management.
• Collaborate with the team to support student achievement.
• Provide pastoral support and promote attendance.

Skills

Teaching qualification at level 3 or above

Experience in animal management industry

Previous FE teaching experience

Maths & English GCSE / Level 2 equivalent

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in animal science, zoology, veterinary science

Job description

Overview

A remarkable opportunity at East Surrey College to appoint a Lecturer with expertise in Animal Management to teach on level 1-3 in Animal Welfare & Management. The successful candidate will teach on the program starting in September and has an exclusive chance to contribute to establishing the suite and developing instructional materials from May to July (if applicable) to prepare for student arrival in September. You will contribute to the development of the new Animal Management course through the end of the academic year.

Responsibilities

• Teach on level 1-3 Animal Welfare & Management as part of the program starting in September.
• Collaborate with the Director of Learning and the team to share knowledge and support student achievement at a high level.
• Provide pastoral support as a personal tutor, promote attendance, and assist students with work placements.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to planning, development, and review activities within the subject area.

Role details

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

Requirements

• 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.

What we offer

If you join a forward-thinking, friendly, fast-paced environment with state-of-the-art facilities, you will be offered a competitive salary, access to two pension schemes, a generous holiday package, free onsite parking, and access to a fully equipped gym plus discounted in-house Spa and Salon treatments.

Closing date

Closing Date: Monday 6 October 2025

Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and the College reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. Please apply at the earliest opportunity. We may not be able to respond to all unsuccessful candidates due to high application volumes.

How to apply

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

Equal Opportunities and safeguarding

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

As part of pre-employment checks, successful candidates will complete an enhanced DBS check, provide references, and supply evidence of all qualifications before commencement. Failure to comply may lead to offers being withdrawn.

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