Lecturer – Animal Management (maternity cover) two positions available
1. 💰Salary: Up to £39,201 FTE (pro rata for part-time) - (depending on qualifications and experience)
2. 🕒 Working Pattern: Two roles available
3. -Full time (37 hours per week) – fixed term
4. -Part-time (22.5 hours per week) – fixed term
5. 📍Location: Sparsholt Campus (Winchester)
6. 📅Closing Date: 27th February 2026
Please specify in your application whether you are applying to the full-time or part-time role.
Inspire the next generation of animal professionals! 🐾
We are seeking passionate and knowledgeable individuals to join our animal management team as Lecturers within our Further Education (FE) provision. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of aspiring animal professionals, while working in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
About the role: ✨
The post holder will act as a Lecturer to students within the FE Animal Management area, liaising with the other staff, course team and the Assistant Principal. The role would suit candidates with a focus on general Animal Management subjects as well as learners with specific learning needs.
The post holder will undertake teaching on a range of subjects within the animal management curriculum of a primarily theoretical nature with occasional practical instruction, demonstration, portfolio building, life skills development and the other appropriate work relating to students’ learning programmes.
The post holder will have:
•A suitable Animal Management or related subject qualification such as a Higher National Diploma or Honours Degree in Animal Management (or a related subject)
•Hold at least a grade C/4 or above in English and maths at GCSE level (or equivalent)
•Ideally have some experience with learners from 16 years of age.
•Experience of dealing with young people and the challenges they bring would be advantageous.
•Preferably have relevant animal related industrial experience, and be able to demonstrate competent handling of a wide range of animals and hold or be willing to attain a recognised teaching qualification including the A1 assessors award.
Why join us? ✨
Joining Sparsholt means becoming part of a passionate and professional community dedicated to excellence in land-based education. We are proud of our supportive culture, specialist facilities, and commitment to both student and staff success.
Our campus is home to a diverse collection of animals, giving you the opportunity to bring theory to life. From small mammals and reptiles, to birds, livestock and companion animals, your teaching can be enriched with real-world context.
Joining our team, you could benefit from: 🌿
•A supportive and collaborative department
•An excellent opportunity to gain teaching experience in Further Education
•Strong commitment to staff development and CPD
•Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and support services
•The chance to make a positive difference to students’ education
College Benefits: 🎓
•Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)
•Free on-site parking
•Occupational Sick Pay & Maternity Pay schemes
•Flexible Working Policy
•42 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (prorated for part-time roles)
•Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
•Free on-campus gym at Sparsholt Campus
•Opportunity to purchase Sparsholt-grown produce: plants, fresh fruit & veg, fish, and game
•Discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus salon
•Wide range of CPD events, plus support with professional qualifications
•Several on-site food outlets offering great value meals
•An on-site nursery (operated by a commercial provider)
If you’re looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your passion for animals can truly inspire others, we would love to hear from you!💡
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.