Zoo Jobs: Lecturer - Animal Management FE

Lecturer - Animal Management FE

Sparsholt College

£20,950 - £32,241 (dependent upon qualifications)

The post holder will act as a Lecturer to students on a range of courses offered within the FE Animal management and veterinary nursing area, as well as liaising with the other staff, the course team and the Head of Faculty. The role would suit candidates with a focus on exotic animal husbandry and the wildlife sector.

The post holder will undertake teaching on a range of subjects within the animal management curriculum. This will be of a primarily theoretical nature with occasional practical instruction, demonstration, portfolio building, life skills development and other appropriate work relating to students’ learning programmes.

The post holder will have a suitable Animal Management or related subject qualification such as a Higher National Diploma or Honours Degree in Animal Management or a related subject. They will also be experienced with learners from 16 years of age. Experience of dealing with young people and the challenges they bring would be advantageous. The successful candidate will preferably have teaching experience, and must have relevant animal related industrial experience. Furthermore, they must be able to demonstrate competent handling of a wide range of animals and hold or be willing to attain a recognised teaching qualification including the A1 assessors award.

This role will be based at the Sparsholt campus.

Closing Date: 27 November 2017

College Benefits

Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme).
Death benefit grant of 3 X salary if in the pension scheme.
Free on- site parking.
Car Share Scheme.
Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme.
Flexible Working Policy.
Holiday entitlement of 42 days plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff).
Child Care Vouchers.
Access to an Employee Assistance Scheme.
On-site gym at the Sparsholt campus (membership £100 per year).
Free gym classes.
You Make the Difference Staff nomination scheme.
Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including: plants, flowers, fruit & vegetables, fish, venison and turkey.
Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at the Andover campus.
Discounted admission to Marwell Zoo.
Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications.
Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices.