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Reference: JUN20264175
Expiry date: 22:59, Fri, 10th Jul 2026
Location: Banbury
Benefits: Competitive holiday, excellent pension and fantastic onsite facilities.
As an Animal Management Technician you will be responsible for the day to day welfare of the livestock; ensuring animal welfare is paramount and in accordance with current legislation. This will also include maintaining a high standard of cleanliness through the animal facility and supporting the maintenance and care of animal stocks and facilities, ensuring that animals have sufficient food and water or catering to special dietary requirements if needed.
Banbury and Bicester College is a centre of excellence in Animal Management and our students benefit from working directly with a variety of animals including aquatics, avians, including rare breed poultry, invertebrates, reptiles, a range of mammals including rabbits, marmosets and golden Guernsey goats.
We have two part‑time positions available (22 hours per week and 18.5 hours per week). If you would like to be considered for either position and have a preferred working pattern, please include this in your cover letter.
What do you need to be a successful Animal Management Technician at Activate Learning?
You will have a minimum level 3 qualification in animal management and experience of working within the animal industry. This would include experience of handling a variety of animal species; i.e. companion animals, birds, fish or exotic species (snakes, lizards, amphibians, invertebrates), along with evidence of managing health and safety in the workplace.
Employee Benefits
* Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award‑winning Learning Philosophy.
* Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
* Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
* Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in‑house L&D team.
* Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
* Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
* Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
* Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
* On‑Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning is committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.
Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.
Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.
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