Animal Management Study Programme Manager

Cornwall College Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution seeks an experienced Animal Management Study Programme Manager to lead a dynamic teaching team at the Duchy Stoke Climsland campus. The ideal candidate will have a teaching qualification and relevant qualifications in Animal Management. Responsibilities include course management, tutoring, and assessing students in animal subjects. This full-time role offers generous annual leave and numerous benefits. Applications are invited before the closing date of 30 November 2025.

Benefits

Generous annual leave schemes

Access to occupational pension schemes

Flexible working practices

Staff development activities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee discount scheme

Free parking at campus sites

Qualifications

• Experience managing or working within a teaching team.
• Strong understanding of animal subjects up to Level 3.
• Commitment to improving teaching standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of the Animal Management teaching team.
• Conduct course management and tutoring.
• Teach and assess learners in a range of animal subjects.

Skills

Teaching qualification (Cert Ed or PGCE)

Vocational experience in Animal Management

Ability to teach and assess learners

Education

Qualifications at level 6 or above in Animal Management or related subject

Job description

Animal Management Study Programme Manager

Location: Duchy Stoke Climsland

Salary: £27,846 to £33,201 FTE (SPM 1 to SPM 4)

Terms & Conditions: Full Time (37 hours/52 weeks), Teaching Contract

Closing Date: 30 November 2025

About the Role

Based at our Duchy Stoke Climsland College campus, we are looking for an experienced, inspirational and confident individual to support the management of our dynamic Animal Management teaching team working towards maintaining and improving our existing high standards and success rates. The role includes line management responsibilities, course management, tutoring, teaching and assessing learners in a range of animal subjects both in the classroom and in a practical environment up to Level 3.

Skills & Experience

Applicants must have or be willing to work towards a teaching qualification (Cert Ed or PGCE), as well as appropriate academic, professional or vocational qualifications at level 6 or above in Animal Management or a closely-related subject and relevant vocational experience within the animal industry.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave schemes: 42 days* per annum for teaching roles (pro-rata for part-time), plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles. *37 days annual leave at commencement of employment, increasing to 42 days after successful completion of probationary period.
• Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
• Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.
• A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
• Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme - discounts with major retailers.
• Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.

How to apply

Please complete an application via our jobs page, clicking on the specific job you are interested in and select 'Apply Now'.

Contact us

If you require further information please contact our Recruitment Team - [e-mail].

The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of our mission, we seek individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively. Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco‑friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.