Trainer/Assessor in Dog Grooming and Animal Care

RNN Group; Humber; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in the UK is looking for an enthusiastic Assessor/Trainer to join their dynamic Animal Management team at Dearne Valley College. This role involves conducting assessments for Dog Grooming qualifications and supporting learners in developing essential skills for the animal management sector. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, and will enjoy extensive benefits including career development opportunities, flexible working hours, and health and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Access to local government pension scheme

Up to 41 days annual leave

Access to gyms, restaurants, and salons

Health and wellbeing schemes

Flexible working hours

Free Parking

Career development opportunities

Recruitment Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Dog Grooming and Animal Management.
• Ability to conduct theoretical and practical assessments.
• Experience working with various dog breeds and other animals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for Dog Grooming qualifications.
• Guide learners in developing skills and professional qualities.
• Contribute to curriculum development and growth of the provision.

Skills

Expertise in Dog Grooming

Assessment skills

Knowledge of Animal Management

Education

Level 3 specialist qualification

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

Assessor's award (CAVA)

Job description

The RNN Group is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assessor/Trainer to join our dynamic Animal Management team at Dearne Valley College. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in the growth and development of our Dog Grooming and Animal Care provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Learner Assessment: Conduct theoretical and practical assessments and observations for predominantly Dog Grooming qualifications (Level 2 & 3) using an electronic portfolio system.
• Support & Facilitation: Guide learners in developing essential knowledge, skills, and professional qualities required for the animal management sector.
• Curriculum & Growth: Contribute to wider departmental duties including standardisation, curriculum development, and planning, and help grow the provision.
• Employer Engagement: Act as an ambassador for the college, building and maintaining strong relationships with employers to expand learner placement opportunities.
• Administration: Undertake necessary administrative tasks, including coordination of tests/examinations and maintaining accurate records such as Internal Quality Assurance.
• Team Collaboration: Work actively within the curriculum team and build strong relationships with other key stakeholders (e.g., Personal Development, Maths and English teams).

Qualifications

• Subject specialist with proven expertise in Dog Grooming and wider Animal Management curriculum.
• Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths, and a Level 3 specialist qualification.
• Achievement of an assessor's award (CAVA) qualification is essential.
• Experience working with a variety of breeds of dogs and other animals.

Benefits and Rewards Package

• Access to local government or teachers pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 17.7% to 23.68%)
• Up to 41 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Free Parking available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made

Our Values

• Inclusive
• Integrity
• Deliver
• One Team

Accreditations & Recognition

We are OFSTED 'Good' (November 2022). We celebrate diversity and are proud to have been recognised as Investors in Diversity for our commitment to the FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) Model. The RNN Group is proud to be part of the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (SYIoT).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, faith or disability. We are also proud to be part of the Disability Confidence Scheme and offer reasonable adjustments to all applicants throughout the recruitment process. All new employees will be required to undertake a DBS check and other associated checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance.

Employment Details

All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. The Group's core operating hours are 8.30am‑5.00pm (9pm on a Tuesday and Thursday during term time). You may be expected to work at any time during these hours to ensure business needs are met.