Zoo Jobs: Technical Instructor, Animal Management

Technical Instructor, Animal Management

Salary: £17,391 to £19,808 per annum pro-rata plus Outer London Weighting

Hours: 18.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (0.5 FTE)

Locations: Mottingham

We are looking to recruit a new self-motivated Technical Instructor to work with our Animal Management team, providing support and technical assistance to the teaching staff at our Mottingham campus. You will be required to give practical demonstrations and technical instruction in varying aspects of animal care to our students. The successful candidate will work as part of a small team responsible for the care of the College animals and help to develop the collection under guidance from the Animal Unit Manager.

The ability to communicate effectively is essential for this role, along with substantial relevant practical experience in a range of animal care activities. Some experience in aquatics and small mammals would also be an advantage. As well as being a genuine team worker and ideally with teaching and demonstrating experience, candidates will need to show proof of a minimum Level 2 qualification or equivalent in English and maths. Qualifications A1/A2 (D32/D33) would also be an advantage. Due to the nature of the role it is desirable for candidates to hold a Full clean UK driving license so that college vehicles can be driven when required.

You will be required to work early mornings and weekends. You will also be expected to work on Bank Holidays on a rota basis.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide proof of their right to work in the UK. A prohibition check will be carried where applicable.

As well as a contributory pension scheme, health cash plan, salary sacrifice scheme and free car parking, this post also attracts 25 days’ holiday per annum, (pro rata), excluding bank holidays.

The job description and application form can be downloaded from our website, www.hadlow.ac.uk. Alternatively, you can request an application pack by emailing jobs@hadlow.ac.uk or telephoning 01732 853977.

The closing date for receipt of all completed application forms is Wednesday 6^th February 2019.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 19^th February 2019.