Technician Demonstrator in Animal Studies

West Suffolk College; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Canteen

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Staff development days

Career progression opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an enthusiastic Technician Demonstrator for the Animal Studies team to deliver practical sessions from Level 1 to Level 3. You will support learners to develop vocational and practical skills through teaching, assessment, and work-related experiences in our Animal Centre.

Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, health and safety checks, record-keeping, administering medication, enrichment programmes, and supporting learner placements while

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (or higher) in an animal-related field.
• Professional animal handling skills.
• At least 1 year of relevant industry experience with animals.
• Experience with diverse animal collection is desirable.
• Teaching/training and learner development experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging practical sessions across Level 1–3.
• Support learners to develop vocational and practical skills.
• Care for animals, including feeding, cleaning and welfare checks.
• Maintain records and resources, administer medication as required.
• Develop and implement enrichment programmes.
• Support learner placements and liaise with veterinary professionals.

Skills

Professional animal handling skills

Teaching/training experience (advantag

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in an animal-related specialism

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Technician Demonstrator to join our thriving Animal Studies team, delivering engaging practical sessions across Level 1 to Level 3 programmes.Make a real impact on student development by supporting learners to develop their vocational and practical skills through teaching, assessment, work-related experience and industry-focused activities. Work in a diverse and engaging Animal Centre environment, gaining opportunities to work with a wide range of species while supporting practical sessions and maintaining high standards of animal husbandry, care and welfare. You will contribute to the day-to-day running of the Animal Centre, including feeding, cleaning, health and safety checks, maintaining records and resources, administering medication where required, and developing and implementing enrichment programmes. You will also support learner placements, liaise with veterinary professionals and contribute to providing high-quality learner experiences across the provision.

Be part of an ambitious and supportive team within a department committed to animal welfare, industry engagement, innovation and continuous improvement, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. You will have a Level 3 qualification or above in an animal-related specialism, professional animal handling skills and at least one year's relevant industry experience, including experience of working with and/or managing a diverse animal collection. Experience of teaching, training and learner development would be advantageous.

• 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year- Maternity Cover
• Commencing December 2026
• Salary: £26,703-£29,058 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience), What the school offers its staff
• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities,including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities
• Commitment to safeguarding