Animal Welfare & Science Subject Lead (REQ0129): Coastland College

Dorset Council; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

48 days holiday

TPS pension

Free on-site parking

Free on-site gym

Job summary

Coastland College is seeking an enthusiastic educator to join the Animal Welfare and Science department. You will engage students from Level 1 to Level 3, contribute to curriculum design and assessment, and share teaching and course management duties.

You will work closely with the Head of Curriculum and Skills, support a dedicated team of teachers and technicians, and help set and monitor KPIs while fostering an empathetic, competitive, and passion-driven learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside the Head of Curriculum and Skills; you will play a pivotal role in student engagement, curriculum and assessment design, staff management and KPI setting and monitoring; whilst collaborating with other departments and sharing a teaching and course management caseload.
• This exciting role will allow the successful individual to add their own flair into the role – whilst supporting a hard-working team of teachers and technicians, and a vast array of students; working from Level 1 to Level 3.
• The ideal candidate is empathetic, competitive and target driven; whilst sharing a real passion for animal welfare!
• Job share considered for this post.

Job description

About the role

The Animal Welfare and Science department is large, forward-thinking and animal-welfare focussed. We put our students and the animals at the heart of everything we do, and everyone is actively involved in the day-to-day running of our two animal collections.

Responsibilities

Working alongside the Head of Curriculum and Skills; you will play a pivotal role in student engagement, curriculum and assessment design, staff management and KPI setting and monitoring; whilst collaborating with other departments and sharing a teaching and course management caseload.

This exciting role will allow the successful individual to add their own flair into the role – whilst supporting a hard-working team of teachers and technicians, and a vast array of students; working from Level 1 to Level 3.

The ideal candidate is empathetic, competitive and target driven; whilst sharing a real passion for animal welfare!

Job share considered for this post.

What we offer

Whatever your reasons for wanting to join our college community, we promise you a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to your work - designed to help you reach your full potential. We also offer many great benefits, all with the aim of supporting your health, wellbeing and personal development:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 48 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time roles)
• Additional 3 efficiency closure days over winter break (not deducted from annual leave) and an additional 4 days over Easter (to be deducted from annual leave)
• Generous Pension Scheme through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Access to Care First - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
• Family friendly policies
• A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
• Free on-site parking
• Free on-site gym
• Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre
• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme and free and confidential staff counselling

The important bit

Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

Further Information

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About Us

What we stand for

Here at Coastland College, we have one purpose which stands as an ever-present and unchanging reminder of why we’re here: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future-ready and prepared for today and tomorrow’s world.

We’re proud of who we are and the ambitious, dedicated teams who always strive to bring out the very best in our students. Recruiting more brilliant individuals who share our values and passion is so important to us, so do our values speak to you?

We are Connected: Inspired by our heritage, we play a key part in a collaborative ecosystem - where everyone has a platform to grow, contribute and make an impact beyond borders.

We are Courageous: In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we embrace challenges both big and small - we have the determination to succeed, through deep-rooted curiosity and resilience.

We are Dynamic: We embrace innovation, technology, industry advances and hands-on learning, in everything we do - helping and challenging employers to ensure they thrive in their sector.

We are Empowering: We create opportunities for all; our staff, our students, our community, the economy and the world - opening doors and helping everyone achieve their full potential.

We are Welcoming: We celebrate diversity, ensuring a safe, inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all - a space where everyone is valued and treated with respect.