Lecturer in Animal Studies - Brooksby

Loughborough College; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks Animal Studies Lecturers to deliver and develop courses across its provision. The ideal candidates will possess a strong knowledge of animal management and effective teaching techniques. Applicants should be willing to obtain a relevant teaching qualification if not already possessed. Benefits include on-site parking, healthcare access, flexible working arrangements, and more.

Benefits

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsided nursery fees

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

CPD resources for development

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Animal management.
• Ability to plan and use a range of effective teaching and learning techniques.
• Willingness to obtain a relevant teaching qualification if not already possessed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop courses in Animal Studies.
• Plan and deliver teaching activities for student success.
• Participate in quality assurance and assessment processes.

Education

Relevant teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for Animal Studies Lecturers with the ability to deliver across the full range of the department's provision. You may currently be working in an Animal Care setting looking for your first job in teaching.

Responsibilities

• You will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment. Working as part of the Animal Studies team you will be responsible for the delivery and development of courses.
• You will possess an excellent knowledge and understanding of Animal management and be able to plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques.
• Plan and deliver teaching and learning activities to support student success and progression within the Animal Studies provision.
• Contribute to the development of courses and materials and participate in quality assurance and assessment processes as required.

Environment and Requirements

Set in an 850 acre countryside estate, our dedicated animal care unit is home to a range of animal species giving our students hands-on experience to build a career in the industry. You will also be willing to obtain a relevant teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent) if you do not already possess one.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Animal management
• Ability to plan and use a range of effective teaching and learning techniques
• Willingness to obtain a relevant teaching qualification if not already possessed

Benefits

• On-site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsided nursery fees
• Up to 44 Lecturer days annual leave per year (remove if sessional)
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.