Environmental Lecturer - Animal Care

Teaching Vacancies; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme with a large‑

Annual leave - 42 Days + 8 Bank Hols

Bupa Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking at most campuses

Hybrid and flexible working

CPD opportunities

People-focused culture

Job summary

The Sheffield College is seeking an inspirational Lecturer in Environmental - Animal Care to join our dedicated teaching team. You will deliver high-quality teaching across modules, using creative approaches to bring the subject to life and motivate learners.

This role suits someone who loves the subject, collaborates well, and wants to contribute to a forward-thinking learning environment with opportunities for CPD and a supportive staff culture.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork are essential for teaching delivery.
• Commitment to safeguarding with understanding of related policies.
• Knowledge of animal welfare and husbandry to support care and teaching.
• Experience with BTEC and T Level qualifications in Animal Management.
• Ability to teach to examinations and assess student progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding teaching and learning in scheduled classes.
• Prepare engaging lesson plans, resources and digital content.
• Design assessments and provide timely feedback; monitor student progress.
• Contribute to curriculum development and course reviews.
• Participate in internal meetings, quality processes and CPD.
• Maintain accurate records and meet administrative deadlines.
• Model the college’s FREDIE+ values in all interactions.
• Support wider college activities including open days, enrolment and exams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Imaginative teaching delivery

Safeguarding understanding

Equality and diversity understanding

Animal welfare and husbandry knowledge

Understanding of teaching to exams

Commitment to equality of opportunity

Education

Level 2 English and Maths Qualification

Degree or relevant professional qualification

Teacher qualification at level 5 or above

BTEC / T Level in Animal Management

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work as a team member

Imaginative and innovative approach to teaching delivery

Demonstrate a clear understanding of issues in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity issues

Understanding of animal welfare and husbandry to support care and teaching

Level 2 English and Maths Qualification or Equivalent

Teacher qualification at level 5 or above or a commitment to work towards within agreed timeframes

Degree or relevant professional qualification

Understanding of animal welfare and husbandry to support care and teaching

Experience and understanding of BTEC and T Level qualifications in Animal Management

Understanding of teaching to exams

What the college offers its staff

Joining The Sheffield College means joining a community where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your wellbeing matters.

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of £32,740 – £40,342 per annum (pro-rata for hours worked), based on the skills, knowledge and experience you bring to the role.

Alongside your salary, your pension is one of the most valuable benefits of joining the College. The Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) provides financial security in retirement and support for your loved ones.

Our Full Benefits Package

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Annual leave - 42 Days (310.8 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
• Bupa Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking at most campuses
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• A people‑focused working culture where you can grow and thrive

Further details about the role

We’re looking for an inspiring Lecturer in Environmental - Animal Care to join our dedicated teaching team. This role is ideal for someone who loves their subject, enjoys motivating learners, and wants to be part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking learning environment.

You will deliver high‑quality teaching across a range of modules, using creative and engaging approaches to bring your subject to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding teaching and learning in scheduled classes
• Prepare engaging lesson plans, resources and digital content
• Design assessments and provide timely feedbackSupport and track student progress, ensuring all learners thrive
• Contribute to curriculum development and course reviews
• Participate in internal meetings, quality processes and CPD
• Maintain accurate records and meet administrative deadlines
• Model the College’s FREDIE+ values in all interactions
• Support wider college activities, including open days, enrolment and exams

You may occasionally take part in cross‑college projects in line with our strategic goals.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.