Animal Management Teacher

Medirest Signature; Fairlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Fairlands is seeking an enthusiastic Animal Management Teacher to join their Agriculture and Animal Management team. You will deliver engaging T-Level and BTEC courses, ensuring high-quality education while contributing to the development of future professionals in the animal management field. Opportunities for career development and training are included in a flexible, supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to training

Employee wellbeing resources

Flexible working options

Competitive salaries

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the animal/agriculture industry.
• Experience working in a Further Education setting.
• Ability to engage with students with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver education and training to students in T-Level and BTEC Animal Management.
• Ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
• Support study tours worldwide.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Agriculture, Animal Management or Science

Teaching qualification (or willing to work towards one)

Job description

About the role: Animal Management Teacher

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Teacher to join our Agriculture and Animal Management team at Merrist Wood Campus.

In this role, you will deliver education and training to students primarily in T-Level and BTEC Animal Management courses. Your responsibilities will include ensuring high-quality teaching and learning, with focus on the business element of animal management, safe working practices, study skills and welfare and ethics, contributing to raising standards in line with the College's Corporate Aims and Strategic Objectives.

You will work within a cutting-edge £4 million animal management centre that houses a wide range of species on a 400-acre campus. Merrist Wood is renowned both nationally and internationally among employers and industry specialists, with a long-standing history of providing exceptional education in land-based sectors.

The successful candidate will join a well-established teaching team and have the opportunity to support study tours worldwide. The role comes with a generous annual leave entitlement and access to training. Additionally, you will have the chance to advance your career and work within an organisation that values creativity and flexible delivery to ensure the best student experience.

This is a permanent, part-time role working up to 18.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE) based at our Merrist Wood College campus, starting in August in preparation for September.

What do you need to be successful as a Livestock Production and Welfare Teacher at Activate Learning?

Livestock Production and Welfare Teachers serve as role models for our students, ensuring they graduate not only with professional qualifications but also with the skills needed to thrive in their careers.

You should be:

• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Hold a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area such as Agriculture, Animal Management or Science.
• Have a teaching qualification or willing to work towards one
• Experience of working in the animal/agriculture industry

Ideally, you will have experience working in a Further Education setting and teaching T-Level qualifications.

You should also be capable of engaging with students at all levels to maximise their strengths and prepare them for success, and experienced in working with and teaching students with special educational needs.

Your outstanding communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to deliver engaging and effective lessons to a diverse range of learners. Additionally, you will have strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workloads, and will thrive as part of a supportive team in a varied role with numerous opportunities for career development.

What Activate Learning offer to new Teaching staff?

Here at Activate Learning, we recognise the importance of a good induction when joining a new organisation. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to teaching, we provide all teaching staff with a comprehensive, mandatory, three-day induction programme. This provides new employees with an understanding of Activate Learnings mission, values and Learning Philosophy led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.

In addition, we offer a one-day Introduction to Teaching session, covering our teaching, learning, and assessment approaches.

Learn more about Teachers at Activate Learning

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

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

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.