Animal Welfare Lecturer

Think FE Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A further education institution in Northamptonshire is seeking a Lecturer in Animal Welfare & Management to deliver high-quality teaching. The role offers two permanent positions with competitive salaries and a supportive team environment. Candidates should have a relevant degree and industry experience. Professional development opportunities are provided, along with a generous leave package.

Benefits

44 days paid leave

Teachers Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer contribution

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in Animal Science, Zoology, or related field.
• Experience with a wide range of animals, including small mammals and exotics.
• Strong understanding of animal welfare and husbandry practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver theory and practical teaching in animal welfare and management.
• Design and assess curriculum for animal management programmes.
• Supervise animal husbandry activities across species.

Skills

Broad industry experience with animals

Excellent subject knowledge in welfare and behavior

Good communication skills

Education

BSc in Animal Science or related

Job description

Lecturer Animal Welfare & Management

Location: Northamptonshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time or 3 days/week (pro rata)

Salary: £27,238 - £33,487 per annum full time; £16,342.80 - £20,092.20 pro rata for 3 days/week

We are seeking a motivated, industry-experienced Lecturer in Animal Welfare & Management to deliver high-quality teaching to FE and HE students. There are two permanent positions: one full time, one three days per week. The successful candidates will teach a range of animal management programmes, including practical husbandry, welfare theory, and work with small mammals, exotics and large animals.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver theory and practical teaching across FE and HE levels in animal welfare and management
• Design, plan and assess curriculum, assignments, workshops and practicals
• Supervise hands-on animal husbandry activities across species (small mammals, exotics, large animals)
• Act as tutor/course/learner group manager for assigned cohorts
• Contribute to department and curriculum development to respond to employer and industry needs
• Maintain excellent standards of welfare and safety in animal care and practical facilities

What s on Offer

• £27,238 - £33,487 per annum
• 44 days paid leave (pro rata for part-time), plus Christmas closure
• Teachers Pension Scheme with a huge 28.68% employer contribution
• Professional development opportunities to maintain and build your teaching skills
• A supportive team and good facilities for practical animal work

Who are we looking for?

Essential:

• A BSc degree or equivalent in Animal Science, Zoology, Animal Studies or related subject
• Broad industry experience working with a wide range of animals, including small mammals, exotics (reptiles, amphibians, etc.) and large animals (farm, equines, etc.)
• Strong husbandry experience and welfare understanding
• Excellent subject knowledge across welfare, behaviour, biology, nutrition etc.
• Good communication skills; ability to engage and motivate learners

Desirable:

• Qualification in teaching and learning (e.g. Certificate or Diploma in Education, PGCE), or willingness to work towards one
• Experience in teaching or mentoring, especially with FE and/or HE students
• Experience of designing practical animal units or working in a zoo, exotic or farm environment
• Experience tutoring or managing student learning groups

Additional Requirements (for Temporary / Part-Time / Short-Term Roles)

• Enhanced DBS check (within last 12 months), including child barred list
• Ideally registered on the DBS Update Service (but not essential)
• Ability to teach to Level 3 minimum

Next steps

Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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