Lecturer - Gamekeeping & Wildlife Management

HIJOBS; Moffat; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Scotland is seeking a Gamekeeping Lecturer to deliver engaging online learning and conduct site visits for assessments. This role requires candidates to hold a relevant SCQF level 7-12 qualification and a teaching qualification, preferably TQFE or PGDE. The position offers flexible working hours from home and payment ranging from £41,833 to £50,359 annually. The institution promotes collaborative teaching and supports student engagement across their campuses.

Benefits

10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland

Occupational sick pay scheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Hold SCQF level 7-12 qualification in a relevant subject area.
• Possess a teaching qualification preferably TQFE or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in effective planning and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivery of learning and assessment.
• Support curriculum development and provide specialist advice.
• Work collaboratively within the subject areas to ensure student success.

Skills

Effective planning

Engaging learning delivery

Assessment and supervision

Education

SCQF level 7-12 qualification

Teaching qualification (TQFE, PGDE or equivalent)

Masters in Education or working towards

Job description

We are seeking a Gamekeeping Lecturer to be based at any of our campuses or home based with online delivery and placement visits/CPD course travel to students on Estate sites.

A college + university like no other

With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotland’s coastline. Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities.

Position

Lecturer - Gamekeeping and Wildlife Management to be based at any of our campuses or home based with online delivery and placement visits/CPD course travel to students on Estate sites.

Responsibilities

Lecturers are responsible for the delivery of learning, teaching and assessment within their subject areas of expertise and related fields of study. They will embrace the nationally agreed professional standards for lecturers to ensure an excellent student experience with sustained student engagement to ensure high learner satisfaction and successful student outcomes. Lecturers report to the curriculum manager and will support curriculum development, provide specialist advice and proactively contribute to subject area review and evaluation. Lecturers will work together as a cohesive and collaborative team within their subject areas and across both faculties within UHI North, West and Hebrides, and across the UHI partnership. The lecturer is key in ensuring a holistic approach in supporting every student to succeed jointly with professional service staff.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

The suitable candidates will hold SCQF level 7-12 qualification, normally above the level being taught and in a relevant subject area to the course, a teaching qualification, preferably TQFE, PGDE or equivalent, Masters in Education and / or working towards. Along with a proven track record of effective planning to deliver engaging learning, teaching, assessment and supervision.

Salary

£41,833 - £50,359 per annum, pro rata

Location

Any / home working with site visits

Working Hours

14 hours, Permanent

Closing Date

5pm, Friday 9th January 2026

Benefits of working for us

• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme

To Apply

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