Animal Management Lecturer - Practical Teaching & Impact

Wigan & Leigh College; Leigh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking an Animal Management Lecturer to inspire students across Levels 1 to 3, blending practical care with technical understanding and industry-ready skills. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess work, monitor progress, and act as a Personal Tutor while contributing to curriculum development.

You will hold a degree or vocational qualification in Animal Management (teaching qualification optional, support to obtain it), have IT literacy for learning

Qualifications

• A degree or vocational qualification in Animal Management or a related area.
• A teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one. We’ll support you to get there.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or equivalent. You can work towards this during your probationary period.
• Working knowledge of animal care that you can bring into the classroom.
• Confident with IT and learning technologies for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across Levels 1 to 3, building both technical knowledge and the practical skills students need at work.
• Mark work, give clear feedback, and use assessment results to shape how you teach.
• 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 your subject knowledge current as practice and welfare standards develop.

Education

Degree or vocational qualification in Animal Management or related area

Job description

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking an Animal Management Lecturer to inspire students across Levels 1 to 3, blending practical care with technical understanding and industry-ready skills. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess work, monitor progress, and act as a Personal Tutor while contributing to curriculum development.

You will hold a degree or vocational qualification in Animal Management (teaching qualification optional, support to obtain it), have IT literacy for learning