Bank lecturer Conservation and Wildlife Management

Craven College; Skipton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Craven College in Skipton, North Yorkshire, is seeking a Bank Lecturer in Wildlife and Conservation Management to teach and assess up to four Higher Education modules on the Wildlife and Conservation Management degree, including an introductory GIS module.

You will be competent in using QGIS and have vocational experience of data collection and processing in the Conservation Sector. This temporary role is up to 8 hours per week over 2 days.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent
• Minimum degree level qualification or equivalent professional qualification
• Teaching qualification to Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training/PGCE/Cert Ed or working towards within first 2 years
• Experience in teaching in the specific area (Vocational Experience)
• Competent in using QGIS and data collection/processing in the Conservation Sector

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess up to 4 Higher Education modules on the Wildlife and Conservation Management degree
• Deliver introductory GIS module using QGIS
• Contribute to student learning in a friendly college environment

Skills

Data collection

Data processing

Vocational experience

Education

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

QGIS

Job description

Bank Lecturer Conservation and Wildlife Management

Skipton, North Yorkshire

Grade IV (HE rate) £35.29 per hour (rate including

Temporary

Craven College

We are currently seeking to employ a committed and motivated Bank Lecturer in Wildlife and Conservation Management, initially working up to 8 hours per week spread over 2 days January to May, to teach and assess up to 4 Higher Education Modules on the Wildlife and Conservation Management Degree including an introductory Geographical Information Systems (GIS) module. You will be competent in using QGIS and have relevant vocational experience of data collection and processing in the Conservation Sector.

Essential requirements:

• Qualified to Level 2 (GCSE Grade A
  • -C or equivalent) in English and Maths (or willing to work towards completion within a specified time frame)
• Minimum Degree Level qualification or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject area.
• Teaching qualification to Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training/PGCE/Cert Ed (or working towards within the first 2 years of employment - this will be included within contract)
• Experience of working in job roles in the specific teaching area (Vocational Experience)
• Competent in the use of QGIS and experience of data collection and processing in the Conservation Sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, excellent CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment.

Craven College is committed to equal opportunity in the provision of services, employment, and educational opportunities. Applications are considered on merit and are welcomed from all suitably qualified applicants.

Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. Craven College offers full-time courses for 16-18-year-olds, apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part-time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of 'enriching lives through learning'. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton.

We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm-up area.

A disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

Successful registered Teacher Status with the University of Hull is required for this role, the College will apply for this.

We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.