Teacher of Animal Care
Proposed interview date: Tuesday 5th May 2026
Optimistic - Equity- Kindness- Innovation– Collaboration
Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.
Please note that this is a fixed term contract until June 2027.
Derby College Group (DCG) are looking for part-time enthusiastic and experienced Teacher to join our excellent Level 3 Animal Care department at Broomfield Hall, teaching 2 days per week. You’ll deliver high quality, inspirational teaching which encourages students to reach their full potential, promoting progression on to higher level courses or preparing them for careers working with animals. If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
The Opportunity
As a key member of the Animal Care team, you will contribute to the planning, resourcing, and delivery of high-quality teaching and assessment. The role includes responsibility for course administration and internal quality assurance, as well as actively supporting student progress and achievement. This will involve setting and reviewing academic targets, monitoring performance, and providing appropriate pastoral support to students.
You will also play an active role in course-related trips and visits, student recruitment activities, open days, and information evenings. In addition, you will support and oversee student work experience as part of the programme, ensuring that all college and awarding body requirements and standards are consistently met.
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.
About you
The successful candidate will have proven experience in providing outstanding support to students and will be flexible, self‑motivated, and committed to student achievement and quality. You will have a strong background in animal husbandry, including animal handling, feeding, and behaviour, and be able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment. Experience of teaching the City & Guilds Technical Certificate in Animal Management at Level 3 is desirable, alongside up‑to‑date industry CPD and experience. A teaching qualification and a degree in Animal Care are also required.
For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.
The Benefits
- Salary of £29,374 to £44,218 per annum pro rata
- 49 days holiday pro rata (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
- Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
- Free onsite parking
- Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
- TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
- Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
- Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
- Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
- Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
- Continuous development and progression opportunities
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
