Animal Science Lecturer

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education in London is seeking an experienced Animal Science Lecturer to deliver high-quality teaching across BTEC programmes from Level 1 to Level 3. The role is temporary and ongoing, with 35 hours per week at £26.32–£28.52 per hour.

The successful candidate will combine strong subject knowledge with teaching expertise, supervise student progress, liaise with employers and awarding bodies, and contribute to course development while maintaining safeguarding and QA standards.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Animal Science, Zoology or a relevant subject.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to gain one.
• Experience teaching Animal Science-related subjects.
• Ability to teach and assess Animal Science up to Level 3.
• Experience supporting students as subject teacher and course tutor.
• Good understanding of course specifications and QA processes.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to liaise with employers, universities and awarding bodies.
• Commitment to student achievement and high-quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Animal Science teaching from Level 1 to Level 3.
• Deliver Animal Science and Animal Husbandry units.
• Teach across Animal Care and Animal Management BTEC programmes.
• Act as a course tutor and support students’ progress.
• Prepare high-quality lessons, documentation and assessments.
• Support internal moderation and quality assurance processes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records.
• Liaise with employers, universities and awarding bodies.
• Support students in completing mandatory work experience.
• Contribute to development and coordination of courses.
• Support students to develop English and Maths within the curriculum.
• Maintain safeguarding, equality, health and safety standards.

Skills

Teaching experience

Animal Science

Course tutoring

Assessment delivery

Education

Honours Degree in Animal Science or Zoology

Job description

Animal Science Lecturer

Location: London
Rate: £26.32 per hour (unqualified) – £28.52 per hour (qualified)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Temporary, Ongoing

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Animal Science Lecturer to join a leading Further Education college in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Animal Science professional to join an established curriculum team on a temporary, ongoing basis.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and assessment across BTEC Level 1 to Level 3 Animal Science programmes, including Animal Care and Animal Management courses.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching and assessing Animal Science from Level 1 through to Level 3.
• Delivering a range of Animal Science and Animal Husbandry units.
• Teaching across associated Animal Care and Animal Management BTEC programmes.
• Acting as a course tutor and supporting students with their academic progress and wider learning needs.
• Preparing high-quality lessons, course documentation and assessment materials.
• Supporting internal moderation and quality assurance processes.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date student records.
• Liaising with employers, universities and awarding bodies.
• Supporting students in securing and completing mandatory work experience.
• Contributing to the development and coordination of new and existing courses.
• Supporting students to develop their English and Maths skills within the curriculum.
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, equality, health and safety and continuous improvement.

About You

The successful candidate will have a strong background in Animal Science, Animal Care, Animal Management or a related discipline, together with experience of teaching or training in the subject.

Essential requirements:

• An Honours Degree in Animal Science, Zoology or a relevant subject.
• A teaching qualification or willingness to gain one.
• Experience teaching or training Animal Science-related subjects.
• Ability to teach and assess Animal Science effectively up to Level 3.
• Experience supporting students as both a subject teacher and course tutor.
• Good understanding of course specifications, assessment and quality assurance processes.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employers, universities and awarding bodies.
• A commitment to supporting student achievement and delivering high-quality teaching and learning.

This role would suit an experienced Animal Science Lecturer, Animal Management Lecturer, Animal Care Lecturer or experienced Animal Science professional with teaching experience looking for a temporary, ongoing opportunity.