Lecturer in Animal Management
37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30-5pm and Friday 8.30-4.30pm (1 hour for lunch).
£27,432 to £31,771 Per Annum Depending on Qualifications and Experience
Bishop Burton College is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable individual to join our Animal Science Department as a Lecturer in Animal Management. We are looking for professionals from a wide range of animal-related and science-based backgrounds to join our team and inspire the next generation of learners.
Whether you're a Veterinary Nurse, Zoo Keeper, Dog Trainer, Riding Instructor, Laboratory Technician, Biologist, Ecologist, Wildlife Rehabilitator, or simply someone with a strong passion for animals, your experience could make a real difference in education. We also welcome applications from those with a background in teaching or lecturing in any subject who are now looking to specialise in animal science. This is an excellent opportunity for someone taking their first step into teaching — no formal teaching qualification is required. While some teaching or coaching experience would be advantageous, what matters most is your subject knowledge, industry insight, and enthusiasm for working with young people.
You’ll bring a collaborative and proactive approach, use technology to enhance learning, and help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment. As part of a supportive team, you’ll receive guidance and development opportunities to grow your teaching skills and career in education. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of animal management professionals while building your own journey in a dynamic college setting.
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 ortelephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: 3rd August 2025
Interview date: 8th August 2025
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
