FE Lecturer in Animal Management (Full Time)
£25,305 - £28,195 per annum (No teaching qualification held)
£29,018 - £44,227 per annum (Teaching qualification held - level 5 or above)
37 hours per week
Permanent
About the Department
The FE Animal Management department is a collaborative and supportive team of lecturers and tutors working alongside Animal Instructors to provide Further Education students with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills to equip them in moving into the Animal Industry. The animal collection houses over 70 species, all of which students can engage with as they prepare for life beyond their programme.
About the Role
- You will be expected to plan and deliver exceptional teaching which will assist students to achieve excellent results, on Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 BTEC and T Level animal-related courses.
- You will inspire students to appreciate and enjoy Animal Management, instilling in them a passion for the subject and a desire to develop their understanding. You will be required to have experience in delivering a range of units predominantly Animal Biology, Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Training and Animal Practical.
- You will be a personal tutor, advising and guiding individuals in their progress, success and career aspirations during group and 1:1 tutorials.
- You will be responsible for the undertaking of assessments, marking and monitoring learner progress.
About You
- Hold a teaching qualification or have a willingness to complete one.
- Possess a degree qualification in Animal Science/Management, Biological Sciences or similar.
- You will have a thorough knowledge of a wide range of animals and have good links with industry.
- Be a highly motivated lecturer with experience of providing tutorial support to students being advantageous.
- A holder of the A1 Assessors Award (or equivalent) and V1 Internal Verifiers Award (or equivalent) would be desirable.
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
- Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
- 35 days annual leave entitlement
- Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme (TPS)
- Employee Discounts Scheme
- Onsite fitness facilities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Support for continuous professional development
- Flexible working opportunities available
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity & shared parental leave
- Entry to seasonal events
About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. Our passionate, innovative business culture and strong support networks make Hartpury an exceptional place to develop professionally and progress your career.
At Hartpury, we’re committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace – a place where we can all be ourselves and everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities and disabled candidates. We offer an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for the role. We’ll also ensure fair treatment and provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process for anyone who needs them. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 12th July 2026
Interviews will be held on Monday 20th July 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. To avoid missing the opportunity to apply, we encourage candidates to submit their applications at their earliest convenience.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
