Animal Care Lecturer
Location: Northampton
Hours: Full Time
Start Date: May
Salary: £30-35
Are you an experienced animal care professional seeking to transition into a teaching role within the further education sector?
Do you possess the practical expertise and theoretical knowledge required to deliver engaging, high-quality sessions within animal management?
Can you effectively support and motivate learners to develop both vocational skills and academic understanding in a land-based education setting?
TeacherActive is working in partnership with a specialist land-based FE college in Northampton to recruit an Animal Care Lecturer. This opportunity is well suited to either a qualified educator or an industry professional who is looking to progress into teaching within a supportive and vocationally focused environment.
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering a combination of practical and theory-based sessions across animal care and management programmes. You will support learners in developing hands-on skills within a real working environment, whilst also contributing to their academic progression through structured classroom-based delivery.
The successful candidate will play an integral role in ensuring learners gain the knowledge, confidence, and practical experience required to progress within the animal care industry or onto further study.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver engaging lessons across animal care and animal management programmes
Supervise and support learners during practical sessions
Assess student work and maintain accurate records of progress
Provide tailored support to learners with varying abilities and needs
Ensure all activities are conducted in line with health and safety requirements
Requirements:
A Level 3 qualification or above in Animal Care or a related subject area
A teaching qualification (PTTLS, DTTLS, CTTLS, PGCE/PCET)
Previous experience working within the animal care or land-based sector
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A commitment to safeguarding and learner welfare
Benefits of working with TeacherActive:
A dedicated consultant providing continuous support throughout your placement
Access to a wide range of FE opportunities across specialist and mainstream colleges
Competitive rates of pay
Flexible working arrangements aligned to your availability
Free access to CPD and professional development opportunities
A streamlined registration and onboarding process
Ongoing compliance support alongside career guidance
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