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Animal Welfare & Management Lecturer
Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: £36,217 – £43,197 per annum
Contract: Full time, 37 hours per week, permanent

Think FE are working with a well-regarded college in Northamptonshire that is looking to appoint an Animal Welfare & Management Lecturer on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone with current animal industry knowledge who wants to deliver across a broad Animal Welfare & Management curriculum. The role includes teaching, tutoring, learner support, curriculum development and practical activities across both Further Education and Higher Education provision.

The role
As an Animal Welfare & Management Lecturer, you will deliver high-quality teaching and training to students across full-time, part-time and short courses.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering Animal Welfare & Management programmes across FE and HE
• Acting as a course tutor and supporting groups of learners throughout their programme
• Monitoring attendance, progress and achievement
• Supporting students through tutorials, records of achievement and placement visits
• Contributing to curriculum development in line with industry needs
• Taking part in practical demonstrations and activities with students
• Supporting internal verification, auditing and quality processes
• Promoting high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and student conduct
• Contributing to recruitment events, open days and wider departmental activities

The post is 37 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend working where required.

What we're looking for
To be considered for this role, you will need:

• An FdSc or equivalent qualification in an Animal Care-related subject
• Relevant and up-to-date Animal Science industry knowledge
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• The ability to motivate, engage and support learners
• The ability to plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive learning
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent
• A teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards a Diploma in Teaching and Learning, Certificate in Education or equivalent
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people and vulnerable adults

A BSc in an Animal Care-related subject is desirable, along with experience of working within the Animal Welfare industry and previous FE or HE experience. A relevant postgraduate or professional qualification would also be advantageous.

Salary and benefits
The salary for this role is £36,217 – £43,197 per annum.
The college also offers a strong benefits package, including:

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• 44 days' holiday including bank/public holidays
• Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted on-site gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 10% discount on College courses
• High Street discounts
• Wellbeing programme
• Opportunity for an annual volunteering day

Next steps
Once you've applied, one of our further education consultants will give you a call to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment agency for this permanent position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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