Practical Instructor Animal Management
Annual Salary £27,432 Per Annum
Full-Time 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Practical Instructor in Animal Management to join our team and help shape the next generation of animal care professionals.
In this rewarding and hands-on role, you will play a key part in delivering engaging and practical sessions to students across a range of animal management courses. You will work closely with learners, supporting their progress through effective teaching, assessment, and supervision of practical work involving a diverse range of animals.
Your responsibilities will include ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, accurate record-keeping, supporting educational visits, and maintaining discipline and motivation among students. You will also assist with the development of curriculum content, contribute to quality assurance processes, and support college marketing and recruitment events.
The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification and have at least one year of teaching or training experience, ideally within the animal care or animal science sectors. A teaching qualification is desirable, though support will be provided to work towards one if needed. Previous industry experience, experience delivering animal-related curriculum units, and the ability to manage behaviour effectively are all highly valued.
We are seeking someone with a strong knowledge of animal welfare and care practices, who is confident working with a variety of species, and who can inspire students to achieve their full potential. You should be enthusiastic, flexible, and able to adapt to the needs of different learners, while also contributing positively to team efforts and college initiatives.
If you are passionate about animal management education and want to make a real impact in a practical teaching environment, we would love to hear from you.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
For the Vacancy Pack and Person Specification please click here.
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Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Teachers Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 50 days leave including 35 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays , all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.uk or telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Thursday 3rd July 2025
Interview date: Friday 11th July 2025
