Lecturer in Animal Management
£27,432 - £31,771 Per Annum, Depending on Qualifications and Experience
37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30-5pm and Friday 8.30-4.30pm (1 hour for lunch).
We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Lecturer in Animal Management to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in animal science and a commitment to delivering high-quality education. We are proud to offer hands-on learning through our practical animal unit, and we are looking for someone who can make full use of this facility to enhance the student experience and bring learning to life.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons and tutorials, assessing student work, and providing constructive feedback. You will also contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance processes, while building and maintaining valuable industry links to enrich the learning journey. Additionally, you will play an active role in student recruitment and promotional events.
Ideal candidates will hold a degree in one of the following, Animal Science, Animal Management, Zoology, Veterinary Nursing, Biology (with an animal focus), or a related field. A teaching qualification is required, or you should be working towards one. You should have at least one year of teaching or training experience, along with relevant industry experience in the animal care or science sector. Strong communication skills and effective classroom management are essential for this role.
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: Sunday 29th June 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 8th July 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.
