Animal Management Lecturer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wigan; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Family-friendly leave policies

Medicash healthcare plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a full-time lecturer in the Animal Management department on a fixed-term contract until July 2027. The role involves teaching Levels 1–3, developing practical skills and technical knowledge for students pursuing careers in animal care, veterinary support, kennel and conservation roles.

Travel across sites is expected. The successful candidate will hold a degree or vocational qualification in Animal Management, and either a teaching qualification or be

Qualifications

• Degree or vocational qualification in Animal Management or related area.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or equivalent (which can be worked towards during probation)

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across Levels 1 to 3, building technical knowledge and practical work skills
• Mark work, give clear feedback and use assessment results to shape teaching
• Monitor attendance, promote positive behaviour and keep accurate records of student progress
• Act as a Personal Tutor, supporting students through their course and into their next steps
• Contribute to curriculum development, department initiatives and recruitment activities, including Open Evenings, taster sessions and school liaison
• Keep subject knowledge current as practice and welfare standards develop

Skills

IT literacy

Practical teaching

Organisation

Patience

Classroom management

Scientific curiosity

Education

Animal Management degree or related

Teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one

GCSE English and Maths (C) or equivalent

Job description

This full-time lecturer post sits in the Animal Management department, on a fixed-term contract to July 2027. The work is teaching Levels 1 to 3 Animal Management, building technical knowledge and practical skills for students heading into animal care, veterinary support, kennel, cattery and conservation roles. It suits someone with working knowledge of animal care who can turn practice into teaching, and travel across sites. Fit depends on a degree or vocational qualification in the subject, right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver lessons across Levels 1 to 3, building technical knowledge and practical work skills
• Mark work, give clear feedback and use assessment results to shape teaching
• Monitor attendance, promote positive behaviour and keep accurate records of student progress
• Act as a Personal Tutor, supporting students through their course and into their next steps
• Contribute to curriculum development, department initiatives and recruitment activities, including Open Evenings, taster sessions and school liaison
• Keep subject knowledge current as practice and welfare standards develop

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree or vocational qualification in Animal Management or a related area
• Teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or equivalent, which can be worked towards during probation

Experience

• Working knowledge of animal care to bring into the classroom

Skills & knowledge

• Confident using IT and learning technologies for teaching
• Able to teach in a practical setting and on paper
• Organised, keeping on top of marking, attendance and admin
• Patient, explaining things in different ways until they make sense
• Calm when holding a classroom and working environment
• Curious about the science, keeping subject knowledge current

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check, arranged by the college if appointed

Other

• Committed to safeguarding and inclusion
• Able to travel across college sites
• Flexible to work beyond standard hours when the college needs it

What’s offered

• Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave including bank holidays, depending on role
• Family-friendly leave policies
• Medicash healthcare plan
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational health support and confidential counselling
• Support to gain teaching qualifications
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and buy tech