Lecturer in Animal Management

Reaseheath College; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution located in Nantwich is seeking a motivated Lecturer/Course Manager in Animal Management to deliver engaging courses and manage curriculum development. The successful candidate will require a Level 4 qualification in a relevant field and a recognized teaching qualification. We offer competitive yearly salary up to £37,719 per year, 35 days leave plus bank holidays, and generous pension contributions. Join a dynamic team dedicated to student success and innovation in education.

Benefits

35 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Two-week festive/New Year shut down

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay up to 6 months full pay

On-site gym membership

Pluxee reward scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject.
• Level 2 Maths & English or equivalent.
• Holding or willing to work towards a recognised teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Develop new curriculum content consistent with college procedures.
• Build relationships with industry and stakeholders.
• Manage course and student groups.

Skills

Technical soundness

Innovative teaching ability

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject

Level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Lecturer/Course Manager in Animal Management

Reaseheath College, Rease Heath, Nantwich CW5 6DF

Salary: £28,337 – £37,719 per year | Permanent | 37 hours per week | Full time.

Closing date: 4 January 2025 (midnight)

Assessment centre: Friday 16th January

Overview

Reaseheath College is a forward‑thinking and dynamic college providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students a year. Situated within the grounds of the college is the state‑of‑the‑art Animal Centre and Zoo, which has won national recognition for excellence, as well as the courses that deliver the very best animal management education. Following continued investment in our facilities, we boast an exceptional range of world‑class facilities and a team of teaching staff who are genuinely passionate about supporting every student to reach their full potential.

About the role

We are looking to appoint a Lecturer / Course Manager to join the Animal Management team on a full‑time permanent basis. The role involves teaching a range of subjects to Further Education learners, course‑managing, implementing quality assurance processes, and developing new curriculum content to keep us at the forefront of this evolving arena. As the department moves into the T‑level curriculum, a good understanding of Level 3 T‑level delivery would be advantageous.

Key responsibilities

• Develop new curriculum content consistent with college approved procedures.
• Develop links and build relationships with industry and associated stakeholders.
• Provide course management to one or more student groups.
• Establish effective working relationships with all interdependent areas of the college.
• Optimise use of the college animal management department through knowledge transfer internally and externally.

The successful candidate will

• Have a minimum Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject.
• Level 2 Maths & English or equivalent.
• Hold a recognised teaching qualification (or be willing to work toward one).
• Be technically sound with inspirational and innovative teaching ability.
• Be able to communicate and negotiate effectively with individuals at all levels, including students, parents, colleagues and the wider industry.

We can offer you

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Two‑week festive/New Year shut down.
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68 %.
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service.
• On‑site gym membership available.
• Pluxee reward scheme.
• Free parking.

Additional information

Reaseheath encourages applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as from qualified teachers. A full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications and hands‑on support is offered during Further Education training. Industry professionals joining in an academic role will complete their Further Education training whilst in post.

Applicants must be aware that this role involves regulated activity as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and be required to provide evidence to support this. Online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, as set out in the Equality Act 2010. Recruitment, CPD, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The college is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require during the recruitment process. Please contact the HR team at [e-mail] should you need adjustments during either your application or the assessment centre.

Recruitment Notice

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.