Zoo Manager

 

Zoo Manager

Bede’s School is looking to appoint a new manager for its unique “school zoo”. The zoo is an integral part of our large and successful school, occupying a purpose-built site and including amongst its collection Binturongs, Kinkajous, Ring-tailed and Black Lemurs, Squirrel Monkeys, Grandidier’s Vontsira, Grey Hornbill, Violet Turaco, and many more - about 50 species are held here, with 400+ individuals.

The Zoo Manager will oversee the day-to-day running of the school zoo. You will be working alongside our head of Animal Management, Mr Paul Juniper, who is one of the school’s assistant heads, and who has previously had many years experience working in a number of British collections. You will be supported by an assistant keeper, and also by an apprentice keeper.

You will want to help to provide a first class educational experience for the pupils of Bede’s school, and to continue to offer outstanding husbandry and care for the animal collection.

You will have some experience of working with animals, and will be looking to take on greater responsibility, with the freedom to grow and develop a collection, improving its husbandry and developing protocols for animal care. 

You will ideally be educated to at least Level 3 in a relevant vocational subject or a biological science (biology, animal management, animal care, zoo management etc.), and be experienced with a range of exotic and domestic mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. DMZAA certification would be an advantage. You will also possess the practical skills necessary for both husbandry and enclosure maintenance and improvement. Part of this role will involve establishing and maintaining relationships with colleagues in other zoos; visiting other zoos will be a vital part of your work.

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ASSISTANT ANIMAL KEEPER - MATERNITY COVER

 

ASSISTANT ANIMAL KEEPER - MATERNITY COVER

 

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in the development and expansion of the Animal Management Unit and School Zoo at Bede’s.

You will work under the direction of the Head of Animal Management, in order to perform the daily task required for the collections care. Our collection currently consists of 170+ individuals of 40 different species ranging from Binturongs and Squirrel Monkeys to Stick Insects and Giant Land Snails.  In the absence of the Zoo Manager (who is on maternity leave) you will report to the Head of Animal Management.

The AMU Keeper will embrace the department’s objectives of providing a first class educational experience for our students and to provide a centre of excellence in terms of the welfare for the animals in our care.

Candidates should be educated to at least Level 3 in a relevant vocational subject or a biological science (biology, animal management, animal care, zoo management etc.), and be experienced with a range of exotic and domestic mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Candidates should also possess the practical skills necessary for both husbandry and enclosure maintenance.

A flexible approach to a varied workload, real enthusiasm for the animals you work with and an aptitude for working with teenagers are essential. Experience in supervising young people would be advantageous.

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Assistant Animal Keeper

 

Assistant Animal Keeper

Animal Unit Keeper

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in the development and expansion of the Animal Management Unit and School Zoo at Bede’s.

You will work under the direction of the Zoo Manager, in order to perform the daily task required for the collections care. Our collection currently consists of 170+ individuals of 40 different species ranging from Squirrel Monkeys and Meerkats to Stick Insects and snails. In the absence of the Zoo Manager you will report to the Head of Animal Management.

The AMU Keeper will embrace the department’s objectives of providing a first class educational experience for our students and to provide a centre of excellence in terms of the welfare for the animals in our care.

Candidates should be educated to at least Level 3 in a relevant vocational subject or a biological science (biology, animal management, animal care, zoo management etc.), and be experienced with a range of exotic and domestic mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Candidates should also possess the practical skills necessary for both husbandry and enclosure maintenance.

A flexible approach to a varied workload, real enthusiasm for the animals you work with and an aptitude for working with teenagers are essential. Experience in supervising young people would be advantageous.

To find out more about this role, please download the recruitment pack, and job description below.

To apply for this role, please complete an application form and return to recruitment@bedes.org

Additional Information:

This role is a part time, casual role with flexibility in the days to be worked.

Must be willing to work some evenings (open evenings etc.), occasional nights (in an emergency), weekends and holidays and an occasional 24-hour emergency on-call when the Zoo Manager is absent.

Holding a current driving licence is essential.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check

Closing date:  18.06.2021

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Animal Unit Manager

Animal Unit Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in the development and expansion of the Animal Management Unit and School Zoo at Bede’s during its development.

You will work under the direction of the Head of Animal Management, and will have considerable input as we move forward with the expansion of the School Zoo. Our collection currently consists of 420+ individuals of 68 different species ranging from Kinkajous and Meerkats to Stick Insects and Tarantulas.

The AMU Manager will embrace the department’s objectives of providing a first class educational experience for our students and to provide a center of excellence in terms of the welfare for the animals in our care.

Candidates should be educated to at least Level 3 in a relevant vocational subject or a biological science (biology, animal management, animal care, zoo management etc.), and be experienced with a range of exotic and domestic mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Candidates should also possess the practical skills necessary for both husbandry and enclosure maintenance/improvement.

A flexible approach to a varied workload, real enthusiasm for the animals you work with and an aptitude for working with teenagers are essential. Experience in supervising young people would be advantageous. You will be required to work occasional weekends.

Please go to http://www.bedes.org/senior-school/about/jobs-at-bedes/animal-unit-manager.aspx to download the recruitment pack, and job description.

To apply for this role, please complete an application form and return to recruitment@bedes.org The application form can be found on our website.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 4th May 2018

Additional Information

•        30 days holiday per annum plus public holidays.

•        Regular working hours:

-        Term time - 08:15 to 17:15, Monday to Friday

-        School Holidays 10:00 – 15:00 Monday – Saturday

•        Must be willing to work some evenings (open evenings etc.), occasional nights (in an emergency), weekends and holidays and an occasional 24-hour emergency on-call when the Head of Animal management is absent.

•        Holding a current driving licence is essential

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check

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