Lecturer in Animal Management

Animal Welfare & Management Lecturer

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary: £36,217 – £43,197 per annum

Contract: Full time, 37 hours per week, permanent

Think FE are working with a well-regarded college in Northamptonshire that is looking to appoint an Animal Welfare & Management Lecturer on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone with current animal industry knowledge who wants to deliver across a broad Animal Welfare & Management curriculum. The role includes teaching, tutoring, learner support, curriculum development and practical activities across both Further Education and Higher Education provision.

The role

As an Animal Welfare & Management Lecturer, you will deliver high-quality teaching and training to students across full-time, part-time and short courses.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering Animal Welfare & Management programmes across FE and HE

Acting as a course tutor and supporting groups of learners throughout their programme

Monitoring attendance, progress and achievement

Supporting students through tutorials, records of achievement and placement visits

Contributing to curriculum development in line with industry needs

Taking part in practical demonstrations and activities with students

Supporting internal verification, auditing and quality processes

Promoting high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and student conduct

Contributing to recruitment events, open days and wider departmental activities

The post is 37 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend working where required.

What we're looking for

To be considered for this role, you will need:

An FdSc or equivalent qualification in an Animal Care-related subject

Relevant and up-to-date Animal Science industry knowledge

Strong communication and organisational skills

The ability to motivate, engage and support learners

The ability to plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive learning

GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent

A teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards a Diploma in Teaching and Learning, Certificate in Education or equivalent

A commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people and vulnerable adults

A BSc in an Animal Care-related subject is desirable, along with experience of working within the Animal Welfare industry and previous FE or HE experience. A relevant postgraduate or professional qualification would also be advantageous.

Salary and benefits

The salary for this role is £36,217 – £43,197 per annum.

The college also offers a strong benefits package, including:

Teachers' Pension Scheme

44 days' holiday including bank/public holidays

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounted on-site gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

10% discount on College courses

High Street discounts

Wellbeing programme

Opportunity for an annual volunteering day

Next steps

Once you've applied, one of our further education consultants will give you a call to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment agency for this permanent position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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