Lecturer - HE (7 hours p/w)

Hopwood Hall College; Middleton; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in Middleton is seeking a Conservation Higher Education lecturer. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in animal, ecology, or science, along with strong experience in teaching and the zoological or conservation industries. This role offers the chance to contribute to a innovative curriculum within a thriving educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching within the subject area.
• Experience in zoological or conservation industries preferred.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of specialist areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach on a wide range of full and part-time courses.
• Contribute to the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of curriculum.
• Prepare and mark assessments as required.

Skills

Intermediate level of Microsoft applications

Creative and innovative approach

Education

Masters degree or higher in animal, ecology or science subject

Teaching Qualification

Tools

Promonitor

Goldmine

Job description

Application Deadline: 16 July 2025

Department: Animal Care and Equine

Location: Middleton

Compensation: £6,671 - £8,750 pro rata per annum i.e. £33,359 - £43,752 per annum

Description

Conservation Higher Education lecturer. The ideal candidate would have recent experience of working in zoological or conservation industries, strong links with employers due to their work history in addition to being an experienced lecturer. Candidates must hold a Masters degree or higher in animal, ecology or science subject in order to teach on the degree programmes. The ideal candidate will have specialist experience of Zoo Animal Husbandry, Breeding and genetics and Species Conservation. This is an exciting time to join a new area of delivery within a well established, innovative and high performing curriculum area.

Duties

• To teach on a wide range of full and part-time courses, in line with the college and curriculum area specifications.
• To contribute to the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum in the school
• To prepare and mark assessments as required within the range of programmes timetabled
• To promote and participate in the delivery of Basic / Key Skills
• To be responsible for the continuous improvement in attendance, punctuality, retention and achievement of students in designated teaching groups.
• To produce full, considered and timely reports and references on students
• To participate in student interviews, enrolment and induction, open days and other liaison activities.
• To work co-operatively within a team and attend all team meetings
• To fully participate in the college’s ILT strategy including contributing to the upkeep of the section’s intranet site
• To adopt fully all curriculum initiatives adopted by the curriculum area
• To maintain comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of specialist areas
• To maintain current and appropriate resources for all course units taught including Schemes of Work, Lesson Plans, and suitable teaching materials ensuring differentiated learning opportunities are in place
• To contribute to the total learning experience of students within the curriculum area
• To ensure the application of Inclusive Learning in all areas of activity
• Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge.
• Any other duties of a similar level of responsibility as may be required.
  
  

Qualifications, Specialist Knowledge and Skills

Qualifications
Essential Criteria
Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards
Desirable Criteria
Degree and/or relevant professional qualification e.g. HNC/D
How Identified: Application

Experience
Essential Criteria
Experience of teaching within the subject area.
If a vocational area practical/industrial experience within that field.
How Identified: Application/Interview

Specialist Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Comprehensive knowledge of the subject area
Understanding of current educational initiatives
Creative and innovative approach to the development of teaching materials
How Identified: Application/Interview

IT Skills
Essential Criteria
Intermediate level of Microsoft applications particularly word and powerpoint.
Willing to undertake IT training relevant to their role.
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of software packages such as promonitor, goldmine and student record systems.
Familiar with using VLE’s and E Learning packages.
How Identified: Application/Interview