Lecturer in Animal Science
Full time, Permanent
36 hours, 52 Weeks
Enfield with travel to Brooks Farm
Capel Manor College is the only College in London that aims to deliver outstanding and inspirational and environmental land-based learning opportunities across the Greater London region. Our most recent Ofsted report rated the College “good” with good effectiveness of leadership and management. Aspiring to excellence, the College has an excellent reputation for quality, is financially strong and has continuous growth in student numbers. Fundamental to the College’s forward-thinking strategy is support for the environment and food supply in Greater London and the southeast
We are seeking to appoint a full time Lecturer in Animal Science primarily based at our Enfield Campus.
The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the teaching programme of the College, primarily within Access to Higher Education (Veterinary Medicine) and other Level 3 courses. They will be supporting learners to realise their full potential, possibly across the College’s campuses throughout London, as appropriate and in liaison with other college personnel. Furthermore, they will be actively supervising Health & Safety processes undertaken within our laboratory and overseeing its operation.
The ideal candidate will deliver and coordinate the assessment of a range of subjects related to Animal Management and Science to appropriate examination body standards, including both campus- and work-based learning. Competence in delivering teaching in Chemistry is essential, and a capacity to teach Biology, and other Science subjects will be an advantage. Moreover, they will provide specialist advice relating to animal care activities and developments. They will take shared responsibility for the health and welfare of the College's animal stock, including contribution to weekend, holiday and emergency cover rotas as required.
We particularly welcome applicants with a background and higher qualifications in Animal Science, Veterinary Nursing, or Biology, with strong chemistry skills, or Veterinary Surgery.
What’s in it for you?
We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme (LGPS), employee assistance programme and full access to Capel Gardens.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support. We particularly welcome applicants from groups currently under-represented in senior roles, including females, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), people with disabilities and from the LGBTQ community.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures.
Closing date: 14 December 2020
Interview date: w/c 04 January 2020
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures.