Overview
Lecturer – Animal Sciences – Maternity Cover
Role
Lecturer – Animal Sciences – Maternity Cover
Location
Shuttleworth College – Old Warden
Salary
Between £31,930 and £36,878 per annum DOE and Qualifications
Hours/Weeks
37.5 hours per week
Contract Type
Fixed Term – Full Time – Fixed until 1st January 2027
About The Role
We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Animal Sciences to join our Animal Sciences department at The Bedford College Group. As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
* Course Delivery & Assessment – Prepares, teaches, assesses, and verifies higher education Animal Science programmes, ensuring a high-quality learning experience that meets awarding body standards.
* Curriculum Development & Innovation – Actively contributes to curriculum design, develops engaging learning materials, and integrates vocational opportunities such as guest speakers and industry visits.
* Student Support & Progress Monitoring – Tracks student progress, provides feedback and reports, and ensures learners meet academic standards and deadlines through tailored support.
* Team Collaboration & Quality Assurance – Participates in course reviews, team meetings, and quality processes, while mentoring new staff and working with Advanced Practitioners to enhance teaching practice.
* Compliance & College Engagement – Upholds safeguarding, equality, and health & safety policies, attends promotional events, and engages in ongoing training and development in line with college values.
About You
* Academic & Sector Qualifications – Holds a BSc or Foundation Degree, with GCSEs (Grade A–C) in English and Maths or willingness to achieve Level 2, and strong knowledge of current developments in the animal management sector.
* Teaching & Curriculum Expertise – Experienced in delivering lessons to diverse learner groups across FE and HE, with proven ability to contribute to curriculum development and provide high-quality learning experiences.
* Professional Skills & Conduct – Demonstrates excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines, and maintain professionalism in all college-related activities.
* Values-Driven & Inclusive Practice – Works in line with Bedford College Group’s values, promotes equality and diversity, and creates a welcoming and supportive environment for students from all backgrounds.
* Commitment & Flexibility – Holds a current driving licence, willing to work across college sites, and committed to continuous professional development, safeguarding responsibilities, and maintaining appropriate boundaries with learners.
Interviews
Interviews to be held: 28 September 2025
Safeguarding
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
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