Practical Instructor - Animal Studies

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Lewes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Practical Lecturer in Animal Studies to deliver hands-on teaching and support learners in animal care. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in animal management, strong interpersonal skills, and a teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve one). Benefits include a competitive salary, gym access, and comprehensive CPD.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free gym access

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on courses

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with a variety of animal species.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on teaching and training across various animal species.
• Support learners with practical animal husbandry.
• Contribute to care and welfare of the animal collection.

Skills

Experience in animal care and management

Strong practical skills with domestic and exotic species

Positive approach to teaching and student engagement

Education

Teaching qualification or willingness to achieve one

Job description

Join Our Growing Animal Studies Team at Plumpton College

Are you passionate about animal welfare and practical education? Would you like to help shape the next generation of animal care professionals?

At Plumpton College, we are proud to offer an exceptional learning environment for students passionate about animals and the land-based industries. As our curriculum and animal collection continue to grow, we are excited to offer an opportunity for a Practical Lecturer in Animal Studies to join our team.

What you’ll be doing:

Delivering high-quality, hands-on teaching and training across a variety of animal species

Supporting learners on-site with practical animal husbandry and handling sessions

Contributing to the care and welfare of our extensive animal collection

Assisting with the planning, assessment and quality assurance of practical curriculum delivery

Inspiring and motivating learners to achieve their full potential

What we’re looking for:

A passionate individual with solid experience in animal care and management

Strong practical skills with a wide range of domestic and exotic species

A teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve one)

A proactive and positive approach to teaching and student engagement

Why Plumpton?

A competitive salary

Free use of the onsite gym

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye tests

Discounts on Plumpton courses

Discounted Plumpton wine

Free onsite parking

Staff social events at Christmas and in the summer

Free cake and a hot drink on your birthday

Employee Assistance Programme

Well attended EDI and Sustainability committees making positive changes

Regular networking events to facilitate support and collaboration focussed on menopause, LGBTQ+, men’s health, and bereavement

TOTUM card for high street discounts and eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card

A coaching culture with L5 trained coaches in-house

A supported 6-month probationary period with a structured induction process

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer

We have signed the Menopause Pledge to support employees

Comprehensive CPD

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.