• Locations

  Cheshire

• Salary

  £264 - £296 per day

• Sector

  Education, Lecturing

• Type

  Temporary

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Animal Management Lecturer to join a successful Further Education college. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire the next generation of animal care professionals by delivering engaging, industry-relevant teaching across a range of Animal Management programmes.

You will teach learners from Level 1 through to Level 3 (and potentially Higher Education where applicable), combining practical instruction with classroom-based theory to ensure students develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for careers within the animal care industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality lessons in Animal Management and Animal Care.
• Teach a range of topics including:
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Animal Health and Welfare
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Animal Biology and Anatomy
  • Nutrition
  • Handling and Restraint Techniques
  • Conservation and Ecology
  • Health and Safety within Animal Settings
• Deliver practical sessions involving a variety of domestic, exotic and small animal species where facilities allow.
• Assess student work in line with awarding body requirements.
• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Support learners to achieve academic and personal targets.
• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment and progress records.
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety and college policies.
• Participate in team meetings, standardisation activities and CPD.

Essential Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) in Animal Management, Animal Science, Zoology, Veterinary Nursing or a related subject.
• Relevant industry experience within animal care, veterinary practice, zoological collections, conservation or a related setting.
• Experience teaching or training young people or adults.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage learners of varying abilities.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable Requirements

• Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent).
• Assessor qualification (TAQA, A1, CAVA or equivalent).
• IQA qualification.
• Experience delivering BTEC, City & Guilds, T Levels or NCFE Animal Management programmes.
• Experience supporting students with SEND and EHCPs.
• Knowledge of current developments within the animal care industry.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Passion for animal welfare and education.
• Strong practical animal handling skills.
• Excellent classroom management.
• Ability to inspire learners and build positive relationships.
• High standards of professionalism and organisation.
• A collaborative approach to working within a curriculum team.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.