Zoo Jobs: Animal Keeper

Animal Keeper

Salford College’s vision is to be a beacon of educational excellence transforming the lives of the individuals and communities we serve

Animal Keeper

Reference Number: SCC181909

Salary: Starting salary £17,294 per annum with incremental progression to £19,094

Advert Closing Date: Midnight on Thursday 13th September 2018

Location: Eccles Sixth Form College

Contract Type: Permanent, All Year Round

Hours per Week: 37

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent, full time Animal Keeper to join this expanding, successful and highly motivated team. This is an exciting time to join the Animal, Equine and Veterinary Nursing Department at Eccles Sixth Form College, as we expand our already extensive animal collection and move towards full zoo accreditation. The successful applicant will have knowledge and experience of practical husbandry, health and welfare of a range of animals. You will be responsible for the day to day care for all of the animals at Eccles Sixth Form College but with a responsibility for the either the bird or lower vertebrates and invertebrate collection, depending on the candidate's expertise. Candidates should have knowledge and experience of working with a variety of taxa within a zoological collection. You will be well motivated, responsive to change and innovative with good communication skills. The role requires flexibility and commitment as you will be required to work weekends. On site accommodation is available for the right candidate.

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Reasons to Join Us

• 32 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays), Sixth Form College Association terms and conditions and automatic enrolment into the generous pension scheme
• A wide range of learning & career opportunities
• MyTech, Childcare, cycle to work & other voucher schemes
• Various health & wellbeing benefits (including discounted gym membership)
• We support the Skills for Life agenda and recognise the importance of all adults having functional literacy and numeracy whatever their role. All staff are therefore given the support to gain a level 2 qualification in literacy and / or numeracy if they do not already have one and all teaching staff are expected to promote the basic skills of their learners within their subjects.

Commitment to Safeguarding As part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees. Appointees will be required to pay for their own DBS checks where applicable to the post.