Location: Sunderland
Salary range: £24,575 to £26,622
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Term: Non-temporary
Leave: 25 days plus statutory holidays
About us
Springboard is a registered charity which aims to support the development of sustainable communities, by equipping people with essential skills for work and life. We create employable, life-ready learners through our accessible Study Programmes, Apprenticeships and Adult Skills courses.
Springboard is proud to be an Ofsted rated GOOD provider with almost 50 years of experience in the sector. We uphold the highest standards in everything we do, fostering positive learning environments and adapting to the needs of individuals. We hold the Matrix Award for Information, Advice and Guidance and Better Health at Work Gold Standard.
Job description
The Animal Care Tutor will be responsible for training and supervising learners with a range of abilities and needs, providing a high level of education in a relaxed but professional environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join our small, friendly team to work with a range of small animals. The post holder will be responsible for the planning and delivery of Level 1 and 2 qualifications in land-based subjects to young people aged between 14– 19.
We would like to welcome someone who is passionate about educating young people in a nurturing environment and has experience working with animals. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, engaging and eager to share their knowledge in an inspiring way. We are seeking someone who is creative in the way that they deliver qualifications, ensuring that learner needs are catered for. Being a good communicator, compassionate and driven to help people to meet their individual targets is imperative and having a good sense of humour is essential
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
Springboard operates in a demanding and often changing environment. Members of staff must be flexible, adaptable and willing to face up to changing circumstances
and new opportunities. The following list of duties and responsibilities must therefore be taken as a guide and is not to be regarded as fully comprehensive:
· To participate in the animal welfare and husbandry ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare are maintained
· To be responsible for an agreed teaching programme in Animal Studies
· To develop, tutor and assess learners in meeting their learning goals including vocational and functional skills, in line with awarding body requirements
· Teach in an age appropriate and nurturing manner
· Be driven and motivated to teach and inspire
· Administrative Duties including accurate records of attendance, progress, and performance, compliance with regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
· Contribute to relevant and engaging curriculum development with your extensive subject knowledge and industry
· Maintain resources and prepare and set up physical materials and equipment for animal care related activities
· Market Animal Care within the community, working in the best interests of
Springboard always promoting and maintaining goodwill
· Develop and maintain positive working relationships with animal welfare agencies and stakeholders
· Assist in the development of new initiatives to support Springboard's commitment to quality and continuous improvement
· Encourage and secure learner achievement, attainment and progression
· Establish a learning and teaching environment in which learners
· demonstrate commitment to their studies, appropriate behaviour and a high
· level of motivation which promotes retention and attendance.
· Carry out duties in accordance with Quality Systems and Procedures currently in force throughout Springboard Sunderland
· Contribute to the maintenance of an efficient and safe environment within the guidelines of Springboard Sunderland's policies on Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and other policy guidance
· To carry out any other duties which may be considered relevant to the post and within the scope of the job role
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential skills and experience
· Experience of working with young people in an educational setting
· Recognised Animal Welfare qualification at a minimum of Level 3
· Qualified to deliver animal care qualifications up to level 2 as a minimum
· Sound knowledge and experience of animal welfare legislation
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Excellent written and verbal skills with attention to detail
· Good time management and organisational skills
· Commitment
· Enthusiasm
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Springboard is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance, 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS and a minimum of two satisfactory references
As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or other characteristic. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will make every effort to meet your needs.
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Free on-site parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Sick pay
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,575.00-£26,622.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person