Technician Demonstrator in Animal Studies

Teaching Vacancies; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Canteen

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Technician Demonstrator in Animal Studies to deliver practical sessions across Levels 1–3. You will help maintain high standards of animal welfare and support learners in developing vocational and practical skills through teaching, assessment and industry-focused activities.

The role is a maternity-cover, full-time position commencing December 2026, with 37 hours per week and 52 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or higher in an animal-related field.
• Professional animal handling skills.
• At least one year’s relevant industry experience with diverse animal collection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging practical sessions across Level 1–Level 3 programmes.
• Support day-to-day running of the Animal Centre: feeding, cleaning, health and safety checks, records and resources.
• Administer medication where required and develop enrichment programmes.
• Support learner placements and liaise with veterinary professionals.
• Contribute to high-quality learner experiences and department improvement.

Skills

Animal handling

Teaching experience

Industry experience with diverse anima

Education

Level 3 animal-related qualification

Job description

Technician Demonstrator in Animal Studies

What skills and experience we're looking for

• West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds

• 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)

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.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Canteen
• 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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.