Lecturer in Veterinary Physiotherapy - CS12329

Warwick College Group; Warwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwick College Group seeks a Lecturer in Veterinary Physiotherapy to deliver teaching across CPD-aligned modules on-site in the UK. The post involves curriculum development, assessment, and student mentoring, with emphasis on safeguarding and regulated activity requirements.

Essential qualifications include a Level 6 Veterinary Physiotherapy credential, plus teaching/CPD commitments. A Teacher Training certificate and GCSEs in Maths/English are expected.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 6 (or equivalent) qualification in Veterinary Physiotherapy or similar.
• Teacher Training certificate desirable.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade A-C (or equivalent).
• Willingness to undertake CPD and maintain industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Teach agreed hours per week and provide academic tutorship as required.
• Develop teaching materials and complete planning and assessment paperwork.
• Perform administrative tasks for the programme and participate in quality systems.
• Undertake internal verification and participate in lesson observations.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and safeguarding of learners.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring / supervision

CPD upkeep

Statistical analysis basics

Flexibility to teach Monday–Friday

Education

Level 6 or equivalent Veterinary Physiotherapy qualification

Teacher Training certificate

GCSE Maths & English (A-C)

Job description

Lecturer in Veterinary Physiotherapy - CS12329

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based People Services Team.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.

Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.

MAIN TASKS

• Teaching – The person appointed will teach for an agreed number of hours per week and for a specified period, and duties may include academic tutorship.
• Preparation and Assessment – The person appointed will develop and produce teaching materials as required and the relevant paperwork associated with the planning and assessing of the course. He/she will undertake assessment, produce a relevant scheme and keep accurate records.
• Administration – The person appointed will undertake administrative tasks relating to the programme(s) that they teach on and College requirements, under the guidance of the Head of School.
• Quality Systems – The post holder will undertake Internal Verification as required by the line manager. The College has a lesson observation process and all lecturers will have an observed lesson each academic year.
• Health and Safety – To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.
• Safeguarding – Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and at-risk adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.

In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

ESSENTIAL ATTAINMENTS

• Level 6 or equivalent qualification in Veterinary Physiotherapy or similar
• would be preferable or related subjects.
• Previous experience of teaching or mentoring / supervision of learners.
• Experience of working in a related professional environment with client facing responsibilities.
• Be current in your professional CPD.
• GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English.
• A willingness to undertake CPD to include (as necessary for role) an HE
• Teacher Training certificate.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge to teach a range of topics in the specified subjects, across level four to six.
• Familiarity with calculating statistical analysis.
• Availability and flexibility to teach across the week from Monday to Friday.
• In order to ensure our students are being taught the latest skills there is a requirement for Lecturers to maintain their CPD and update industry specific skills on an annual basis.

DESIRABLE ATTAINMENTS

• Level 7 or above qualification in a related discipline.
• CCAB status / registration.
• Understanding of approaches to research and subjects specific evidence base.
• Willingness to utilise / source opportunities to participate in research
• Previous experience of teaching animal behaviour, training, practical handling, and welfare (or related disciplines).