Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Bird and Reptile Apprenticeship


 

Bird and Reptile Apprenticeship


Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

 

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm is offering a 12 month Apprenticeship on our Bird and Reptile section.

 

This position is aimed at providing an opportunity to learn valuable skills and gain real practical experience of professional zoo keeping.  Apprentices work as part of a dedicated team of keepers taking an active role in day to day care, enrichment, animal training, presentations and public experiences.

 

For this position we seek to take on a dedicated person who has taken steps towards a career in animal management already. By the end of the 12 month contract we aim to have provided enough experience, knowledge and responsibility for interns to be confident in taking zoo keeper positions.  

 

Pay will be at the national apprenticeship wage, each apprentince may have the opportunity to work towards an NVQ to provide written qualifications which support the practical learning undertaken.  A normal working week will be 5 days 8am to 5pm most weekends and bank holidays included.

 

Applicants should be over 18, have a full driving licence, motivated, hardworking and happy to work within the ethos of the zoo.

 

Applications must include a covering letter no longer than 1 side of A4 and a current CV to  careers@noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk  by the 30th of August 2020 The subject line of your email must read Bird and Reptile Apprenticeship Application

 







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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant



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