Lecturer – Animal Welfare & Management
Location: Northamptonshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time or 3 days/week (pro rata)
Salary: £27,238 - £33,487 per annum full time; £16,342.80 - £20,092.20 pro rata for 3 days/week
We are seeking a motivated, industry-experienced Lecturer in Animal Welfare & Management to deliver high-quality teaching to FE and HE students. There are two permanent positions: one full time, one three days per week. The successful candidates will teach a range of animal management programmes, including practical husbandry, welfare theory, and work with small mammals, exotics and large animals.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver theory and practical teaching across FE and HE levels in animal welfare and management
Design, plan and assess curriculum, assignments, workshops and practicals
Supervise hands-on animal husbandry activities across species (small mammals, exotics, large animals)
Act as tutor/course/learner group manager for assigned cohorts
Contribute to department and curriculum development to respond to employer and industry needs
Maintain excellent standards of welfare and safety in animal care and practical facilities What’s on Offer
£27,238 - £33,487 per annum
44 days paid leave (pro rata for part-time), plus Christmas closure
Teachers’ Pension Scheme with a huge 28.68% employer contribution
Professional development opportunities to maintain and build your teaching skills
A supportive team and good facilities for practical animal work Who are we looking for?
Essential:
A BSc degree or equivalent in Animal Science, Zoology, Animal Studies or related subject
Broad industry experience working with a wide range of animals, including:
• small mammals
• exotics (reptiles, amphibians, etc.)
• large animals (farm, equines, etc.)
Strong husbandry experience and welfare understanding
Excellent subject knowledge across welfare, behaviour, biology, nutrition etc.
Good communication skills; ability to engage and motivate learners Desirable:
Qualification in teaching and learning (e.g. Certificate or Diploma in Education, PGCE), or willingness to work towards one
Experience in teaching or mentoring, especially with FE and/or HE students
Experience of designing practical animal units or working in a zoo, exotic or farm environment
Experience tutoring or managing student learning groups Additional Requirements (for Temporary / Part-Time / Short-Term Roles)
Enhanced DBS check (within last 12 months), including child barred list
Ideally registered on the DBS Update Service (but not essential)
Ability to teach to Level 3 minimum
Next steps
Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.
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