Lecturer - Animal Sciences - INTERNAL ONLY

Central Bedfordshire College; Old Warden; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 45 days

Teacher’s Pension

Discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Central Bedfordshire College invites applications for a Lecturer in Animal Sciences at Shuttleworth College, Old Warden. The role involves delivering high-quality higher education teaching, assessing learners and contributing to course development across animal sciences.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s in an animal-related subject, proven teaching experience, and be committed to safeguarding and professional development. 37 hours per week, permanent, with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an animal-related subject and current knowledge of animal management sector.
• Proven teaching experience with higher education learners in animal sciences.
• Strong communication, teamwork and curriculum development skills.
• Organisation and safeguarding responsibilities with a proactive approach.
• Willingness to work across campus locations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Animal Science teaching across higher education programmes.
• Monitor learner achievement, provide timely feedback and progress reports.
• Develop schemes of work and engaging learning resources.
• Contribute to course quality, coordination and meetings.
• Support recruitment, safeguarding, equality, health and safety initiatives.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree in an animal-related subject

Job description

Location: Old Warden

Salary: Between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications

Expires: 28/09/2026 23:59

Lecturer – Animal Sciences – INTERNAL ONLY

Location: Shuttleworth College – Old Warden

Salary/Benefits

Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Note – Salary and annual leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.

Hours/Weeks

37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type

Permanent – Full Time

Employment conditions

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Animal Sciences to join our Animal Science department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Higher Education Teaching & Assessment - Deliver, assess and verify high-quality Animal Science teaching across higher education programmes, adapting delivery to individual learner needs and ensuring assessment meets awarding body standards.
• Student Progress & Academic Support - Monitor learner achievement, provide timely feedback and progress reports, maintain accurate records, manage student conduct, and take appropriate action to support successful outcomes and progression.
• Curriculum Development & Innovative Learning - Develop schemes of work and engaging learning resources, contribute to new course development, and enhance learning through vocational opportunities including industry links, visits, trips and guest speakers.
• Quality Assurance & Course Management - Manage quality processes including verification, moderation, course reviews, student feedback and surveys, liaise with awarding bodies, and lead or contribute to regular course team meetings.
• Collaboration, Promotion & Professional Standards - Support recruitment and promotional activities, collaborate with teaching and support staff, mentor colleagues where appropriate, and promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, and continuous professional development.

About You

• Qualifications & Sector Expertise - Holds a Master’s degree in an animal-related subject, with strong knowledge of current developments in the animal management sector, relevant industry experience, and English and Maths at Level 2 or a willingness to achieve them.
• Teaching & Learner Experience - Demonstrates strong teaching skills with recent experience delivering to groups, supporting learners of different ages and abilities, and providing consistently high-quality learning experiences across further and higher education programmes.
• Communication, Teamwork & Curriculum Development - Communicates confidently and professionally, contributes positively to team objectives, respects colleagues’ expertise, and supports the development and continuous improvement of curriculum provision.
• Organisation, Performance & Professional Development - Self-motivated and able to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, complete administrative tasks accurately, maintain high performance standards, and continuously update professional skills, knowledge and industry expertise.
• Safeguarding, Flexibility & College Values - Committed to safeguarding, professional boundaries, health and safety, equality and diversity, and the College values of Student Focus, High Performance, Respect, Openness and Honesty, with the flexibility to work across College locations as required.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE CertEd information.

Interviews to be held

12 October 2026

Vision Values

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About Shuttleworth College

Shuttleworth College is set within the stunning location of Old Warden Park, near Biggleswade. It's a specialist land-based college, offering agricultural and environmental education, alongside animal sciences, equine studies and outdoor adventure all delivered within acres of parkland, farmland, lakes and woodland.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College andTreshamCollegein the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;ShuttleworthCollege,a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for MotorsportalongsideSilverstonerace circuit.To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kelling which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.