Lecturer in Animal Management

North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT); Epsom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Free parking on-site

Discounted Starbucks

Free online qualifications

Access to facilities

Blue Light Card

Job summary

NESCOT is seeking a proactive Lecturer in Animal Studies to deliver engaging teaching across Levels 1 to 5, with degree-level or equivalent qualifications in Animal Management and FE teaching experience.

The role involves planning, delivering and assessing a range of subjects (animal behaviour, welfare, husbandry), monitoring attendance, supporting students through assessment, and teaching across courses including T Level and Foundation Degrees.

Qualifications

• Degree-level or equivalent in Animal Management with experience delivering and assessing FE programmes.
• Experience delivering and assessing FE programmes is required.
• Desirable: experience with City & Guilds Technical study programmes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess a variety of subjects including animal behaviour, husbandry, welfare, collections management and animal training.
• Monitor student attendance, set SMART targets and track assignment completion.
• Deliver classroom and practical teaching, including sessions on the Animal Care Unit.
• Teach across courses including Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma, T Level Animal Management and Behaviour, Foundation Degree in Animal Management and Welfare, Level 2 Technical Certificate and Land-based certificate.
• Course management on the T Level programme including 1:1 student support, planning assessment periods, liaising with awarding bodies and supporting students through assessment.

Skills

Lecturing

Student engagement

Assessment

Education

Degree in Animal Management

Job description

• A proactive and experienced Lecturer in Animal Studies to deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across Levels 1 to 5
• Qualified at Degree level or equivalent in the field of Animal Management Previous experience of delivering and assessing on Further Education programmes
• Previous experience working and/or delivering on City & Guilds Technical study programmes is desirable

What We Are Looking For

• A proactive and experienced Lecturer in Animal Studies to deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across Levels 1 to 5
• Qualified at Degree level or equivalent in the field of Animal Management Previous experience of delivering and assessing on Further Education programmes
• Previous experience working and/or delivering on City & Guilds Technical study programmes is desirable

Duties / Responsibilities

• Planning, delivering, and assessing a variety of subjects, including animal behaviour, husbandry, welfare, collections management and animal training.
• Monitoring student attendance, setting SMART targets and tracking assignment completion.
• Classroom and practical based teaching and may include sessions on our Animal Care Unit
• Teach across a range of courses to include: Level Three Advanced Technical Extended Diploma, T Level Animal Management and Behaviour course, Foundation Degree in Animal Management and Welfare, Level 2 Technical Certificate and our Land-based certificate.
• Course management on the T level programme which will include, 1:1 responsibilities with students, planning assessment periods, liaising with awarding bodies and supporting students through assessment.

Benefits

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station and Free parking on-site
• Discounted Starbucks
• Free online qualifications
• Competitive salary
• Access to our on-site animal management facilities
• Access to Blue Light Card membership

Nescot is graded 'Good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students \"enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed\", and benefit from \"highly supportive relationships\" with staff.

At Nescot, we're proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications. This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.

This college is a smoke-free campus - smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

Closing date is Sunday 4th October 2026 (we reserve the right to close this advert early)

Interviews will be held on the 9th of October 2026