Practical Instructor in Animal Management
Location: John Ruskin College - Croydon, East Surrey College - Redhill
Salary: £28,546..64
Hours: 8:45 am – 5:00 pm
Start date: 17th August 2026
If you are passionate about animals and enthusiastic about supporting others to develop hands‑on skills, Orbital South Colleges is looking for a committed and energetic Practical Instructor in Animal Management to join our welcoming and forward‑thinking team.
This role is perfect for someone who loves working directly with animals and enjoys being part of an educational environment. It offers an excellent opportunity to build experience within a college setting, gain insight into teaching practice, and play an active part in shaping learners’ skills, confidence, and professional behaviours as they prepare for careers in the animal care sector.
As a Practical Instructor, you will help bring our Animal Management curriculum to life. You’ll run engaging practical sessions that develop core industry skills, including safe handling, husbandry routines, feeding and enrichment activities, and general day‑to‑day care. Working closely with teaching staff, you’ll guide students through practical tasks, support their learning, and help them grow into capable and confident animal professionals.
You will also take responsibility for maintaining high standards of animal welfare within the collection, ensuring that all health and safety procedures are followed during every activity.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such as choice of two excellent pension schemes, a brilliant holiday package, free onsite parking, access to our fully equipped gym, and discounted in‑house Spa and Salon treatments.
Key Qualifications
* Level 3 qualification or higher in an animal care discipline (e.g., City & Guilds or BTEC Diploma / Extended Diploma)
* Ability to instruct and assess practical skills in Animal Management and Care
* Commitment to maintaining high standards of animal care, welfare, and ethical conduct
* Minimum Maths & English GCSE / Level 2 equivalent
Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ are smoke‑free zones.
As part of our pre‑employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken, and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
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