The vacancy
Are you passionate about animal care and education? We are seeking a dedicated Animal Management Technician Instructor to join our Animal Management team. This is a hands-on role combining animal husbandry, student supervision, and instructional support to deliver an outstanding learning experience.
You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Animal Management Unit, supporting practical sessions, and ensuring high standards of welfare and safety. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic educational environment where your expertise will directly impact student development and success.
Essential Criteria
1. Minimum Level 3 qualification in Animal Management
2. Minimum Level 2 in Maths and English
3. Experience working in an animal management environment
4. Strong organisational and communication skills
5. Ability to manage and motivate students in practical settings
Key Responsibilities
6. Supervise students and support practical sessions within the Animal Management Unit
7. Deliver high standards of animal care in line with legislation and college policies
8. Lead on projects to improve the unit and expand species accommodation
9. Plan and implement schemes of learning in collaboration with tutors
10. Maintain stock levels and liaise with suppliers for procurement
11. Support promotional events and student recruitment activities
12. Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance processes
13. Maintain accurate records and support student assessment and progress
14. Work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends
Why join us?
15. Competitive salary
16. 30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
17. Professional development opportunities.
18. Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
19. On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
20. Subsidised canteen & coffee shops.
Additional Information
As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Closing date: 5th September 2025
Interview date: 18th September 2025
Join our team and help shape the future of animal management education. Apply now to make a meaningful impact.
Contact: For enquiries about the role, please email
About us
North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.
We offer post-16 study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships, part-time short courses and Higher Education programmes.
Across all of our provision we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield, to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.
The benefits
All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.
DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.
On site
nursery
Generous annual leave
2 weeks off at Christmas
Electric car scheme
21. Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
22. Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
23. Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
24. Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
25. Free Eye Care Vouchers
26. Discounted Hair and Beauty services
27. On site nursery
28. Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
29. In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing
Lets Teach Programme
Let’s Teach The LET’s teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.
Let’s Bloom
The LET’s Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.