Zoo Jobs: Curriculum Leader – Zoo Animal Studies

Curriculum Leader – Zoo Animal Studies

SPARSHOLT COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE

Curriculum Leader – Zoo Animal Studies

£29,093 - £35,364 (dependent upon qualifications and experience)

The post holder will be part of the University Centre Higher Education Team with specific responsibility for the organisation and delivery of The Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) and Zoo & Aquarium Apprenticeship plus associated programmes and courses along with the network of staff linked to the delivery and assessment of these programmes. This provides an exciting opportunity to work closely with a range of animal and zoo collections in the UK and overseas, as well as liaison with industry bodies including BIAZA and EAZA. There will be a strong focus on leading the team in maintaining and developing the quality and standards of these programmes and ensuring that they continue to meet the needs of the industry.

The successful applicant will have experience and understanding of the working in the zoo and or aquarium industry plus an appropriate academic qualification in a relevant subject at a minimum of Level 3 but preferably at degree level, together with a recognised teaching or assessor qualification, or be willing to work towards.

Closing Date: 12 August 2021

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)

· Access to an Employee Assistance Scheme

· On-site gym at the Sparsholt campus (membership £100 per year)